Jerk Pork with Jamaican Rice and Peas | Spice up your week with this easy recipe for Jamaican Jerk Pork with Rice and Peas. One bite and you won't believe you aren't in the Caribbean!! | Pack Momma | https://www.awickedwhisk.com
1scotch bonnet pepper(seeds and veins removed) .. if unavailable can use habanaro or jalapeno
4springs fresh thyme(no stems)
4cupswhite Minute rice
Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
Jerk Pork
Cut the pork tenderloin into 1 - 2 inch chunks and add to a large zip top bag
Add all other ingredients to a large food processor or blender and blend until mostly smooth
Pour jerk marinate over the pork and carefully push out the excess air and seal the bag - take care to wash hands with soap and water if you get any on your ... be careful, this marinade is HOT!
Using your hands, gently massage the bag so that all pieces of meat inside are coated with the marinade
Place bag inside a bowl or dish to avoid possible contamination and refrigerate for 24 hours
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Once 24 hours has passed, spray a large baking sheet with non-stick spray and using tongs, lay the pieces of meat out evenly on the tray. Cover tray with aluminum foil and bake for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, remove the foil and bake for another 15 minutes.
Sear meat pieces on a hot grill pan for the sear marks ... it's not necessary but it looks real pretty
To make the rice, bring four cups of water to boil and add rice
Add to the rice the beans, garlic, green onions, pepper, thyme, salt and pepper. Cover and remove from heat for 5 minutes (or whatever specific time instructions are on your box of rice)
Once the water is absorbed and rice has cooked, pour in the coconut milk and stir to combine.