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Jerk pork

Pork pieces marinated in a paste of chillies, thyme and allspice, then slowly cooked for tender, fragrant meat. Jerk pork is a classic Caribbean grilled dish, traditionally smoked.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

Spices & seasoning

Optional extras

On the side

Instructions

  1. Blend the peppers, spring onions, garlic, ginger, thyme, allspice, cinnamon, soy sauce, vinegar, sugar and oil into a paste.
  2. Score the pork pieces and coat them with the marinade, then cover and leave to marinate for at least 6 hours in the fridge.
  3. Preheat the oven to 160 °C and arrange the pieces in a covered dish with a spoonful of water.
  4. Cook for 60 minutes, then uncover, raise the heat to 220 °C and bake for another 15 to 20 minutes to caramelise the surface.
  5. Let it rest for 5 minutes, carve and serve with the cooking juices.

Variations and tips

Pan version. Brown the pieces over medium heat for 10 minutes per side, then cover and cook gently for 25 minutes.

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