Fruited Caribbean Chops Recipes

SLOW-COOKER TROPICAL PORK CHOPS

Steps:

• In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 5 ingredients. Add pork, arranging chops to sit snugly in fruit mixture. Cook, covered, on low until meat is tender (a thermometer inserted in pork should read at least 145°), 3-4 hours., In a small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. To serve, remove pork chops from slow cooker. Using a slotted spoon, serve fruit over pork. Sprinkle with herb mixture.

CARIBBEAN PORK CHOPS WITH BANANA AND COCONUT MILK

Steps:

• Cut banana in half crosswise, then legthwise.
• In a skillet, saute the banana in oil 30-45 seconds, shaking the skillet. Remove the banana.
• Add more oil to the skillet if necessary and brown the chops on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and ginger, saute lightly. Stir in coconut milk, water, chutney and cayenne.
• Spoon mixture over the chops. Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and remove from heat.
• Generously spoon the sauce over the chops and banana and serve with white rice or shredded lettuce.

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.

FRUITED CARIBBEAN CHOPS

Steps:

• * Preparation Time: 20 minutes Slow Cooker Time: 3 hours (on high) or 6 to 8 hours (on low) Trim fat from chops. On a sheet of waxed paper or in a shallow dish, mix flour, oregano, salt, pepper and garlic powder until uniform. Rub flour mixture on both sides of chops until well coated, using all the mixture.In a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat, brown 2 to 3 chops on both sides in oil transfer to a slow cooker when browned and repeat with remaining chops, Drain pineapple juice from pineapple into a small bowl set chunks aside. To small bowl, add 3/4 cup pineapple juice, water, brown sugar, onion and tomato paste stir until well blended. Pour mixture into slow cooker. Sprinkle raisins on top. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 to 8 hours or until meat is tender. Skim off fat. Add pineapple chunks, stir and heat through.Bell: Serve over hot cooked rice.