Caribbean Pork Loin Recipes

CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first nine ingredients; set aside. In another small bowl, combine the oil, brown sugar, jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary and seasoned salt. Rub over pork., Grill, covered, over medium heat for 9-11 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 145°. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with salsa.

CARIBBEAN ROAST PORK LOIN

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Mix first four ingredients; rub over roast. Place on a rack in a roasting pan. Roast until a thermometer reads 145°, 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours., Remove roast from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before slicing.

CARIBBEAN PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Trim fat from pork. Cut pork across grain into 1/8-inch slices. Mix orange peel, orange juice, cilantro, lime juice, pepper and garlic in large glass or plastic bowl. Stir in pork. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Remove pork from marinade; drain, reserving marinade. Stir cornstarch and salt into marinade; set aside.
• Heat oil in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook pork in oil about 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until no longer pink. Stir in plantain. Cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until plantain is brown and slightly soft. Stir in marinade mixture. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Boil and stir 1 minute.

CARIBBEAN PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Put the roast and mojo criollo sauce in a large plastic bag. If the roast is very thick, you may cut it in half before marinating.
• Refrigerate 24-48 hours, turning 2-3 times daily.
• Reserve marinade.
• Heat oil in a large skillet and lightly brown the roast, 2-3 minutes on each side. Place roast in a slow cooker.
• In a mixing bowl, wisk together the reserved marinade, water, pork gravy mix and vinegar. Pour over the roast. Add bay leaves and sliced onions.
• Cook on LOW for 5-6 hours. (Slow cookers may vary.).
• Remove the pork and onions from the cooker, reserving the gravy. Discard the bay leaves.
• Served sliced or shredded. SLICED: Slice the pork into medallions and serve with gravy and onions. SHREDDED: Shred the pork, adding some gravy to keep it moist. Pile onto crusty Cuban bread and serve with gravy for dipping.

CARIBBEAN PORK ROAST

Steps:

• Remove fat from pork. Pierce pork deeply all over with meat fork or skewer. Place pork in heavy resealable plastic food-storage bag. Place remaining ingredients except salt and pepper to taste, sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt in blender or food processor. Cover and bend until smooth. Pour blended mixture over pork. Seal bag; place in dish. Refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 24 hours, turning bag occasionally.
• Heat oven to 325°F. Remove pork from marinade; refrigerate marinade. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper to taste. Place pork on rack in shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so tip is in center of thickest part of pork and does not rest in fat.
• Roast uncovered 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes or until thermometer reads 155°F. Remove pork from pan. Cover and let stand 15 to 20 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F (medium doneness).
• Pour marinade into 1 1/2-quart saucepan. Stir in sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly. Serve sauce with pork.

CARIBBEAN JERK PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onions, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
• Place pork chops in shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over the meat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Place grate 4 to 5 inches above heat source.
• Oil the grill grate. Arrange chops on grate, and discard marinade. Cover grill, and cook chops for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.

CARIBBEAN STYLE PORK TENDERLOIN SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Coat a Dutch oven with cooking spray; place oven on medium-high heat until hot.
• Add tenderloins and cook about 10 minutes or until browned.
• Turn occasionally.
• Combine the apple cider or juice with the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
• Pour over the tenderloins.
• Insert a meat thermometer into the thickest portion of the tenderloin.
• Bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat and simmer covered, for about 40 minutes or until thermometer reads 160°F.
• Occasionally, baste with the pan juices.
• When done, remove tenderloins to a cutting board and allow to stand for at least 10 minutes before slicing.
• While the tenderloins are resting, heat the juices to boiling and cook until they are reduced to a thick syrupy sauce (about 10 minutes).
• Slice the tenderloins diagonally across the grain into thin slices.
• Serve on a baguette or roll sliced in half lengthwise.
• Top the sliced pork with the"sauce".

CARIBBEAN STYLE PORK

Steps:

• cut pork into bitesize pieces and fry in oil
• add chopped onion and tinned tomatoes
• and all spices stir well and cook for a few minutes
• add chicken stock, optional rum and coconut cream simmer until cooked.. about 20 minutes
• serve with rice.. preferably rice and peas...enjoy

GRILLED CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK TENDERLOIN WITH PEACH SALSA

Steps:

• Combine peaches, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Set peach salsa aside.
• Combine olive oil, brown sugar, Caribbean jerk seasoning, thyme, rosemary, and seasoned salt in a second small bowl. Rub tenderloin with the spice mixture.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Place tenderloin on hot grill and cook covered for 9 to 11 minutes. Turn and grill until tenderloin is slightly pink in the center, 9 to 11 minutes more. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 145 degrees F (63 degrees C). Remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with peach salsa.