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Jamaican Jerk Pork

4 main portions.

Recipe bywjf.morris
JamaicanFor four
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Total time7 hr
DifficultyModerate
Community ratingNew recipe
Per serving37.1g protein
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Serves
4

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Method

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  1. 01

    Prepare the ingredients

    15 minHands-on

    Cut the pork as listed. Prepare the spring onions, garlic, ginger and chilli and measure the remaining marinade ingredients.

  2. 02

    Blend and coat

    5 minHands-on

    Blend the spring onions, garlic, ginger, chilli, spices, thyme, soy, sugar, lime, oil and salt into a paste. Coat the pork, cover and refrigerate.

  3. 03

    Marinate

    240 minHands-off · check as directed

    Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or up to 12 hours.

  4. 04

    Start heating the oven

    1 minHands-on

    Heat the oven to 160°C fan.

  5. 05

    Fill the casserole

    4 minHands-on

    Put the pork and all its marinade in a snug casserole with the water. Cover tightly.

  6. 06

    Finish preheating

    10 minHands-off · check as directed

    Allow the oven to reach 160°C fan before loading.

  7. 07

    Slow cook

    60 minHands-off · check as directed

    Cook covered for about 1 hour before the turning checkpoint.

  8. 08

    Turn and check

    2 minHands-on

    Turn the pork and add a splash of water if drying out. Cover again.

  9. 09

    Cook until tender

    60 minHands-off · check as directed

    Continue until tender, allowing 1¾ to 2¼ hours of covered cooking in total.

  10. 10

    Transfer and raise the heat

    3 minHands-on

    Lift the pork onto a lined tray and increase the oven to 210°C fan.

  11. 11

    Darken the edges

    15 minHands-on

    Roast for 10 to 15 minutes until the edges darken, watching the sugar carefully.

  12. 12

    Reduce and glaze

    5 minHands-on

    Boil the casserole juices for 5 minutes until thick enough to coat the pork. Toss through and serve.

Equipment check

4 items required

  • Oven
  • Hob and suitable pan
  • Blender if required by the method
  • Food thermometer

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