Jerk Pork
1 pound pork loin
1 cup chopped fresh scallions (green onions)
1/2 onion, minced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme leaves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
18 black peppercorns, ground
5 allspice seeds, ground
1/2 hot chili pepper, finely minced
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
- Slice pork into 4 x 1-inch
strips; set aside.
- Blend scallions, onion,
thyme, oil, pepper, allspice, hot chili pepper, Worcestershire
sauce and salt in a food processor or mix by hand.
- Rub mixture well into
the pork and allow to marinate, refrigerated, 1 to 3 hours. Broil
or grill at medium temperature, basting with meat juices. Grill
over charcoal with an aromatic wood such as mesquite or allspice,
if desired. Serve hot.
Makes 6 servings.