The variety of spices give this pork roast
plenty of flavor. Be sure to plan for leftovers, two sandwich
ideas are included. Serve with baked sweet potatoes, steamed
green beans and fresh fruit salad sprinkled with shredded coconut.
Caribbean
Jerk Pork Roast
- 3-pound boneless pork
loin roast
1 tablespoon dried onion
1 tablespoon onion powder
2 teaspoons crushed thyme
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)
- Pat roast dry with paper
toweling.
- Blend seasonings and rub
evenly over pork roast.
- Place in shallow pan and
roast at 350 degrees F. for 45 to 60 minutes, until internal
temperature registers 155 degrees F.
- Remove from oven, let
rest 10 minutes (temperature will rise about 5 degrees upon resting).
Slice and serve. Wrap leftovers well and refrigerate for tomorrow's
sandwiches.
Serves 8 to 10.
Caribbean BBQ Sandwiches: Thinly slice pork roast and heat
in a shallow saucepan with your favorite barbecue sauce -- doctor
the sauce with a splash or two of hot-pepper sauce. Serve on
sandwich buns.
Spicy Jerk Roll-Ups: Thinly slice cold pork roast.
Mix together 1 8-ounce container fat-free cream cheese with two
chopped green onions and 2 teaspoons chili powder. Spread 2 tablespoons
cream cheese mixture on an 8-inch flour tortilla, top with chopped
lettuce, thinly-sliced tomatoes and sliced pork. Roll up tightly
and eat out of hand, spooning on your favorite salsa.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 162 calories
Protein 24 grams
Fat 6 grams
Sodium 219 milligrams
Cholesterol 66 milligrams
Recipe provided courtesy
of Pork: The Other White Meat.
