Jerk Pork Tenderloin

This marinade is a little time consuming but well worth it! I have made it several times now and its easier and less time consuming each time.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup canola oil
2 scallions thickly sliced
2 garlic cloves
2 scotch bonnet or habenaro chiles stemmed and seeded ( i used jalapenos because i couldnt find habanero at the time)
1 tbsp low sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tbsp light brown sugar
2 tsp ground allspice
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp thyme leaves (i used fresh)
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg (i did not use fresh)
1 inch pc of fresh ginger
2 pork tenderloins (14oz each) you could also use chicken or beef this works well with all in my opinion.
salt to taste

could be served w/pineapple-jicama salsa

*In a blender combine 3 tablespoons of the oil w/the scallions, garlic, chiles, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, allspice, black pepper, thyme, nutmeg and ginger. Puree until smooth. Transfer marinade to a resealable plastic bag. Add pork, turning to coat. Seal the bag, pressing out air adn refrigerate for 4 to 8 hrs.

Light grill or preheat grill pan. Remove pork from the bag. Brush w/remaining 1 tbsp of oil and season generously with salt (I omit this step, I usually never salt due to most things having a little or alot of sodium naturally and it is usually not missed) . Grill the pork over moderately low heat turning a few times during the process and until a meat thermometer goes to 135 degrees. Cooking times depends on the cook and the grill. Could be 20 mins could be 35 mins. Let the meat rest 5-10 mins, serve with pineapple-jicama salsa. I also served w/a small side of steamed asparagus.

PINEAPPLE-JICAMA SALSA
Ingredients
2 tbsp finely chopped red onions
1 tbsp lime juice (fresh adds alot)
1 1/4 lbs peeled pineapple cut into 1/2 inch cubes (2-3 cups)
2 tbsp fresh pineapple juice that can be squeezed from the rind.
5 oz jicama peeled and diced
3 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
1 tbsp light brown sugar
1 jalapeno seeded and finely chopped ( i never de-seed, we likethe heat)
1 scallion thinly sliced

*In a bowl combine the red onion w/lime juice and let stand 10 mins. Add the all remaining ingredients toss and serve w/pork


Hope you find time to try and enjoy! Excellent for Fathers Day coming up!