Caribbeancitruspork Recipes

CARIBBEAN CITRUS PORK

Steps:

• Remove the white membranes and seeds from the orange segments; set aside.
• Heat oil in a skillet over mdim-high heat.
• Season pork medallions with salt and pepper; add to pan and cook, turning once, until pork loses its pink color, about 6 minutes Remove from pan and set aside.
• Heat butter in the skillet; cook shallots, bell pepper and chili until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Add garlic; cook 1 minute, stir in broth, rum, brown sugar, ginger and lime juice.
• Cook to reduce by half; about 3 minutes.
• Return pork to pan with orange segments; cook to heat through, 3 minutes.
• Serve over rice if desired.

CITRUS-SPICE CARIBBEAN/CUBAN MARINADE FOR PORK, BEEF, CHICKEN

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a heavy-duty Ziploc bag or glass pan.
• Add your choice of pork, beef, chicken or fish.
• Marinate for at least two hours.
• Prepare in your preferred method of cooking.

CARIBBEAN JERK PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• Combine water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onions, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
• Place pork chops in shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over the meat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Place grate 4 to 5 inches above heat source.
• Oil the grill grate. Arrange chops on grate, and discard marinade. Cover grill, and cook chops for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.

CARIBBEAN STYLE PORK

Steps:

• cut pork into bitesize pieces and fry in oil
• add chopped onion and tinned tomatoes
• and all spices stir well and cook for a few minutes
• add chicken stock, optional rum and coconut cream simmer until cooked.. about 20 minutes
• serve with rice.. preferably rice and peas...enjoy

CARIBBEAN-SPICED PORK SIDE RIBS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Mix together the brown sugar, ginger, cayenne, clove, cinnamon, paprika, oregano, pepper, salt, and lime zest; set aside. Squeeze the limes, and add the juice to the orange juice. Rub the ribs well with the spice mixture. Place into a glass baking dish, and pour in the juice.
• Cover the dish, and bake in preheated oven for 90 minutes. Uncover, then continue cooking until nicely colored, 20 to 30 minutes more. Brush the ribs with the pan juices a few times while they are cooking.