Chilled Melon Soup with Jerked Pork Recipe

Name: Chilled Melon Soup with Jerked Pork
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup whole allspice, crushed or grated; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 2 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1 white onion, coarsely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, crushed; 1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (about 1 teaspoon), or 1 teaspoon hot sauce; 1/4 cup white wine; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 3 to 4 pounds boneless pork loin; 3 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded; 2 cantaloupes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks; 3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; ⅛ teaspoon chili-pepper flakes; 1 cups buttermilk; 2 teaspoons minced orange zest; 2 tablespoons minced fresh mint, plus more for garnish; 2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander leaves, plus more for garnish

Servings: persons

1/4 cup whole allspice, crushed or grated
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 teaspoons coriander seeds
1 white onion, coarsely chopped
3 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 Scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (about 1 teaspoon), or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/4 cup white wine
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
3 to 4 pounds boneless pork loin
3 cups ripe tomatoes, peeled and seeded
2 cantaloupes, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
3 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and cut into 1-inch chunks
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
⅛ teaspoon chili-pepper flakes
1 cups buttermilk
2 teaspoons minced orange zest
2 tablespoons minced fresh mint, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons minced fresh coriander leaves, plus more for garnish

1
To make the pork, put all the ingredients except the pork into a food processor and process to make a gooey paste.
2
(One teaspoon chopped Scotch bonnet or hot sauce makes a moderately fiery marinade; use more or less to taste.)
3
Rub the pork with the paste, wearing rubber gloves, as the pepper can burn.
4
Cover loosely and refrigerate for 1 day.
5
One hour before serving, wipe off the marinade with a towel.
6
Roast pork over a charcoal fire, turning regularly, for 35 to 50 minutes, or until the interior is 140 degrees.
7
Cool.
8
To make the soup, finely puree the tomatoes, melon, 2 cucumbers, salt, pepper, chili- pepper flakes and buttermilk in a blender or food processor, working in batches.
9
Transfer to a bowl and stir in the orange zest, mint and coriander.
10
Adjust the seasoning and chill.
11
Slice the remaining cucumber into i-inch half-moons and refrigerate.
12
Ladle the soup into 6 bowls.
13
Toss the diced pork with the cucumber half-moons and add to the bowl.
14
Garnish with mint and coriander leaves.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup whole allspice, crushed or grated, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, and more.

Yes, Chilled Melon Soup with Jerked Pork falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

Chilled Melon Soup with Jerked Pork

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