Caribbean Jerk Pork Picnic Recipe

Name: Caribbean Jerk Pork Picnic
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 or 2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, seeded; 1/2 cup diced onion; 1 green onion, diced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 tablespoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 5- to 6-pound pork picnic; 2 cups Memphis-style championship red sauce (page 220); 2 tablespoon reserved jerk paste

Servings: persons

1 or 2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, seeded
1/2 cup diced onion
1 green onion, diced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 5- to 6-pound pork picnic
2 cups Memphis-style championship red sauce (page 220)
2 tablespoon reserved jerk paste

1
Build a fire (wood or a combination of charcoal and wood) for indirect cooking by situating the coals on only one side of the grill, leaving the other side void.
2
Put all the jerk paste ingredients, except for the oil, into a food processor.
3
Run the processor while adding the oil slowly until a smooth paste forms.
4
Reserve 2 tablespoons of the jerk paste for the dipping sauce.
5
Rub the pork picnic all over with the remaining jerk paste.
6
When the heat reaches 250F, place the pork picnic in the cooker, close the lid, and cook over indirect heat for 7 to 8 hours, until the internal temperature of the pork reaches 190F.
7
Continually monitor the grill temperature and add hot charcoal or wood coals as needed, to maintain the cooker temperature of 250F.
8
Remove the pork to a cutting board and let it rest for 20 minutes.
9
In a saucepan, combine the barbecue sauce and reserved jerk paste and bring to a simmer over medium heat.
10
Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
11
Slice, pull, or chop the cooked meat into bite-size pieces and serve drizzled with the sauce or pass the sauce on the side.
12
Indirect heat
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373

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 or 2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers, seeded, 1/2 cup diced onion, 1 green onion, diced, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Jerk Pork Picnic falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Jerk Pork Picnic

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