Jerk Pork Tenderloin With Chayote Black Beans Pineapple Salsa And Fried Plantains Recipes

JERK PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Stir first 5 ingredients in small skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Finely grind spice mixture in spice grinder; transfer to processor. Add all remaining ingredients except pork; blend until wet paste forms. Place pork in large glass baking dish and coat with paste. Cover; chill overnight.
• Preheat oven to 400°F. Transfer pork coated with paste mixture to rimmed baking sheet. Roast pork until thermometer inserted into center registers 150°F for medium, about 35 minutes. Slice pork and serve.

PORK TENDERLOIN AND BEANS

Steps:

• Brown pork in oil.
• Add onions and garlic.
• Stir in tomato paste and water.
• Cover and simmer 15 minutes.
• Add beans and spices, simmer 5 minutes. Serve over hot rice.

GRILLED JERK PORK TENDERLOIN

Steps:

• Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
• In a medium bowl, combine mangoes, onion, brown sugar, parsley, ground red pepper, and salt; mix well and set aside.
• Evenly season pork with jerk seasoning. Place on grill and cook 15 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees F., turning halfway through cooking.
• Slice pork, top with mango salsa, and serve immediately.

JERK PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHAYOTE BLACK BEANS, PINEAPPLE SALSA AND FRIED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Directions: Jerk Pork Tenderloin In a spice grinder, mix black peppercorns, allspice, coriander seeds, and cloves until finely ground. In a food processor mix olive oil, ginger, scallions, garlic, and thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, brown sugar, soy sauce, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add spice mixture and blend until mixture resembles a thick paste Rub pork with jerk paste, making to sure to cover completely. Let marinate 1-2 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight. Preheat outdoor grill and lightly oil. Season pork with salt Grill pork tenderloin on open BBQ, rotating frequently until lightly charred and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing. Chayote Black Beans In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté gently. Add chayote and bay leaf and cook slowly, over medium heat 5-8 minutes, or until slightly softened. Add black beans and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper. Pineapple Salsa In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients. Season to taste with salt. Fried Plantains In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat. Place sliced plantains in oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly browned. Drain on paper towel.