Jamaican Jerk Pork Filet Mignon Food

JAMAICAN JERK PORK

Steps:

• In a large bowl combine the first 7 ingredients.
• Mix thoroughly.
• In a food processor combine green onions and garlic, peppers, onion, lemon juice, oil, soy sauce, malt vinegar and ginger.
• Blend until very smooth.
• Place pork in a glass bowl or large freezer bag, combine all ingredients and coat pork well.
• Cover and stir or flip often.
• Marinate for at least 8 hours.
• Take out of the fridge 1 hour before grilling.
• Preheat grill to medium high, skewer pork, 4 cubes to a skewer.
• Cook for 6-8 minutes on one side, flip and 6-8 minutes on the other.

JAMAICAN JERK PORK FILET MIGNON

Steps:

• To make Jerk Seasoning, mix all spices together and set aside.
• Preheat oven to 400°F.
• Remove fat cap and silver skin ( I used a filet knife).
• Cut loin across grain into 3/4" to 1" filet mignons.
• Wrap a slice of bacon around circumference of filets, secure with toothpick(s).
• Sprinkle and rub Jerk Seasoning on both sides of filets. Left over seasoning can be stored in an air tight container.
• Coat iron skillet (or other oven ready pan) with olive oil (spray on pan coating can be used instead) to high heat on stove.
• Fry both sides of the filets until well browned (about 2 minutes per side).
• Put browned filets and skillet into preheated oven.
• Bake 20 minutes or until internal temp of filet is 160°F.
• Remove from pan and let stand 5 minutes.
• Garnish with 1 Tbsp of fruit compote per serving.

PORK FILET MIGNON WITH ONIONS

Steps:

• Cut the tenderloin into 3 or 4 sections.
• In a non-stick stew pan or dutch oven, heat oil and brown onions on medium heat for approximately 15 minutes.
• Brown the pork in the onions for 5 minutes and add salt & pepper.
• Add wine; cover with a lid and let simmer for 30 minutes; turning from time to time.
• Serve with Dauphine Potatoes.

JAMAICAN JERK PORK

Steps:

• In bowl, combine oil, garlic, chili pepper, thyme, paprika, allspice, pepper, cumin, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg; add pork, turning to coat. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.).
• Place pork on greased grill over medium-high heat; close lid and cook, turning twice, for about 18 minutes or until juices run clear when pork is pierced and just a hint of pink remains inside.
• Transfer to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes.
• Cut into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices.