JERK PORK BITES
Serves 10
1 1/2 pounds boneless pork loin, cut into 1-inch cubes
2/3 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 1/2 tablespoons thyme
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon nutmeg
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2/3 cup chopped onions
2 jalepeno chiles, seeded and minced*
3 garlic cloves, minced
Cooking Directions
Place pork in 1/2-gallon self-sealing plastic bag.
Combine oil, lime juice and vinegar; add sugar, seasons, onion and garlic. Mix until blended.
Pour over pork. Seal bag and marinate in refrigerator 8-12 hours or overnight.
Drain pork; discard marinade, and place meat in a single layer, not touching, in a shallow baking pan and roast at 350 degrees F. for 25-30 minutes, until pork is tender.
Remove to serving platter and serve hot.
*Always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles.
Serving Suggestions
Host your crowd to a virtual balmy beach—the Caribbean flavors of these easy bite-sized pieces of pork loin will remind some of tropical breezes. Serve with a rum-based punch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 140 calories; Protein 15 grams; Fat 7 grams; Sodium 390 milligrams; Cholesterol 40 milligrams; Saturated Fat 1 grams; Carbohydrates 5 grams
Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board.
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