Jerk Rib Eye With Honey Glazed Plantains And Sauteed Collard Greens Food

JERK RIB EYE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except steak in a small bowl.
• Rub seasoning mix on steak. Place steak in a plastic bag to marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
• Meanwhile, prepare your grill for cooking at medium high to high heat.
• After marinating your steak for 1 hour, remove from the refrigerator and let sit for 15 to 30 minutes. This step is very important. It allows your steak to absorb the flavors and tastes great!
• Grill steak for 12 minutes (6 minutes on each side). Remove and let rest for 8 minutes, covered to keep warm.

HONEY GLAZED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• Preheat a medium frying pan and coat with canola oil.
• Slice plantains on the bias, then saute until brown.
• Mix in butter and scallions until butter is melted and scallions are softened.
• Remove from heat, and stir in honey and parsley.

SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• To prepare the greens: cut away the tough stalks and stems from the collards and discard any leaves that are bruised or yellow. Fill the sink with water and salt, the salt helps to remove any impurities. Wash the collards thoroughly to remove the grit, 2 or 3 times, until the water runs clear. Dry thoroughly. Stack up several leaves and roll up lengthwise in a bundle, cut them into 1-inch ribbons. Repeat until all the leaves are shredded.
• Heat a large deep skillet over medium flame and coat with the oil. Add the garlic and saute for 2 minutes to soften. Add the greens and toss well with the oil and garlic. Pour in the chicken broth and cook for 45 minutes to 1 hour until the greens are wilted and tender; take care not to overcook. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

JERK RUBBED RIB-EYE WITH GREEN PAPAYA RELISH

Steps:

• Combine red and green onion, habanero, ginger, garlic, thyme, cinnamon, allspice, cloves, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and oil in a food processor and process to a thin paste.
• Heat the grill or grill pan to high.
• Remove the steaks from the refrigerator 20 minutes before grilling. Season rib-eye on both sides with salt and pepper. Rub both sides of each steak with the wet rub and place on the grill. Grill until golden brown and the rub has formed a crust, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip the steak over, reduce the heat to medium. Baste steaks with the rub and continue cooking to medium-rare doneness. Remove the steaks from the grill and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Top the slices with some of the relish.
• Stir together the honey, lime juice, vinegar and sugar until the sugar is dissolved in a medium bowl. Add the papaya, cucumber, bell pepper, cilantro and mint and mix until combined, season with salt and pepper. Let sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes before serving.

SAUTEED COLLARD GREENS

Steps:

• Wash greens thoroughly, making sure all dirt and grit have been removed.
• In a large saucepan, place collards in hot water for 3 minutes, remove and drain.
• In a large skillet, melt butter, then add onions and crushed red pepper flakes, saute.
• Once onions are tender, add collard greens and chicken stock to the pan.
• Cook on high heat, stirring occasionally for 5 to 7 minutes. Test a piece of the greens -- if you want yours more tender, cook longer, adding more stock or water to keep them from burning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.