Jerk Pork

Ingredients

• 3 lbs – pork shoulder or tenderloin
• 2 tsp allspice
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp cloves
• 1 small bunch thyme, chopped
• 3 scallions, chopped
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 habanero peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 Tbsp soy sauce
• 1 Tbsp white vinegar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Juice of 2 limes

Instructions

1. Cut pork into 1-inch cubes, place in a bowl and set aside.
2. Place all remaining 14 ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth.
3. Mix the pork with the marinade thoroughly. Transfer to a sealable plastic bag or covered plastic container. Refrigerate a minimum of 12 hours.
4. Remove pork from fridge about an hour before grilling and skewer pork cubes.
5. Grill over medium high heat, about 6 minutes on each side.

Notes:

• Wear gloves when cutting habanero peppers and avoid touching eyes.
• If grilling with charcoal, add pimento wood chips for an authentic Jamaican style jerk pork.