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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
