Jerk Pork Kabobs

Food & Recipes

More Menus

Related Recipes

Print
E-mail

By: Andrew Chase

Hot and spicy jerk seasoning has become the emblem of Jamaican cuisine. Usually whole pork shoulders are jerked and spit-barbecued, but kabobs are easier to prepare and serve. For a milder dish, you can replace some or all the Scotch bonnet peppers with jalapeño or other hot peppers.

Ingredients

6 green onions, chopped

4 Scotch bonnet (habanero) peppers s, seeded and chopped

4 cloves garlic, smashed

1/4 cup (60 mL) lime juice

1 tbsp (15 mL) chopped gingerroot

1 tsp (5 mL) fresh thyme leaves

2 tbsp (30 mL) soy sauce

1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground allspice

1/2 tsp (2 mL) ground coriander seeds

1/4 tsp (1 mL) black pepper

1/4 tsp (1 mL) nutmeg

Pinch cinnamon

3 lbs (1.5 kg) pork loin or butt

2 tbsp (30 mL) vegetable oil

Preparation

In food processor, make a paste of the onions, hot peppers, garlic, lime juice, ginger and thyme. Stir in soy sauce, allspice, coriander, pepper, nutmeg and cinnamon. Cut pork into 1-1⁄2-inch/4 cm cubes. Reserving 2 tbsp/30 mL of jerk seasoning, mix pork with remaining seasoning. Marinate, refrigerated, for at least 3 hours or up to 1 day. Bring to room temperature. Thread onto skewers. Mix reserved seasoning with oil. Place skewers on greased grill over indirect heat. Close lid and grill, basting with oil mixture occasionally, until juices run clear when pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside, about 30 minutes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

Serving(s): 6 to 8

Nutritional Information
Per each of 8 servings: about
Calories	321
Protein	37 g
Fat (total)	17 g
Sat. Fat	5 g
Carbohydrate	3 g
Fibre	1 g
Cholesterol	109 mg
Sodium	371 mg
Calcium	4 % RDI
Iron	17 % RDI
Vitamin A	1 % RDI
Vitamin C	10 % RDI
Folate	9 % RDI

Also in this menu:

Caribbean grill

Source

Homemakers Magazine: Summer 2006

Print
E-mail

Newest Recipes

Pineapple-Baked Ham with Thai Flavours

Give a twist to the tried-and-true combo of ham and pineapple with this Thai-inspired version.
Ham-Style Smoked Pork Shoulder

Smoked pork shoulder is processed just like ham and can be prepared in similar ways. An inexpensive...
Baked Ham Hock and Beans

Just as it does for a traditional pea soup, a ham hock added to a pot of baking beans adds great...
Seafood Pie

If you're entertaining this St. Patrick's Day, these seafood pies will be a hit. They're easy to...