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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.

Jerk Pork Bites

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 packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon ground nutmeg
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground 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

1. 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 to 12 hours or overnight.
2. 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 to 30 minutes, until pork is tender.
3. Remove to serving platter and serve hot.

Serves 12.

*Always wear rubber gloves when handling hot chiles.

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 provided courtesy of Pork: The Other White Meat.

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