Jerk Style Black Beans Food

JERK SWEET POTATO AND BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• Heat oil in a dutch oven or flame-proof casserole. Add diced onion and cook until softened.
• Meanwhile, place the roughly chopped onion, ginger, cilantro stalks and jerk seasoning in a food proccesor and process until finely chopped. Add this mixture to the softened onion and fry until fragrant.
• Stir in the thyme, tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and broth and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes, then drop in the sweet potatoes and simmer for 10 minutes more.
• Stir in the beans, peppers, salt and pepper, and simmer for another 5 minutes, until the potatoes are almost tender.
• Roughly chop the coriander leaves and stir them into the pot.
• Serve.

JERK STYLE BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a skillet over medium heat, cook the onion in the water, stirring, until softened, about 5 minutes.
• Add the green and red bell peppers and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes, until tender.
• Add the beans, tomatoes, jerk spice, ginger, and salt. Bring to a simmer, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 15 minutes. Serve hot.

JERK PORK TENDERLOIN WITH CHAYOTE BLACK BEANS, PINEAPPLE SALSA AND FRIED PLANTAINS

Steps:

• In a spice grinder, mix black peppercorns, allspice, coriander seeds, and cloves until finely ground.
• In a food processor mix olive oil, ginger, scallions, garlic, and thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, brown sugar, soy sauce, cinnamon, salt and nutmeg. Add spice mixture and blend until mixture resembles a thick paste
• Rub pork with jerk paste, making to sure to cover completely. Let marinate 1-2 hours at room temperature, or refrigerate overnight.
• Preheat outdoor grill and lightly oil. Season pork with salt
• Grill pork tenderloin on open BBQ, rotating frequently until lightly charred and cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
• In a medium skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté gently.
• Add chayote and bay leaf and cook slowly, over medium heat 5-8 minutes, or until slightly softened.
• Add black beans and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper.
• In a large bowl, toss together all ingredients. Season to taste with salt.
• In a large skillet, heat oil over medium high heat.
• Place sliced plantains in oil and fry for 2-3 minutes per side or until lightly browned.
• Drain on paper towel.

JERK PORK & PINEAPPLE SKEWERS WITH BLACK BEANS & RICE

Steps:

• Mix together the pork, jerk seasoning, allspice, chilli sauce, if using, lime zest and juice, and some seasoning. Thread the pork and pineapple onto metal skewers (or pre-soaked wooden skewers) and brush with the oil.
• Cook rice following pack instructions. Drain well, then put back in the saucepan with the beans, stir and keep warm.
• Meanwhile, heat a griddle pan until very hot. Cook the skewers for 3 mins on each side until nicely charred and the pork is cooked through. Serve skewers with the beans and rice, extra chilli sauce, if you like, and lime wedges for squeezing over.

JERK SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN CURRY

Steps:

• Gently soften the diced onion in the sunflower oil in a big pan or casserole.
• Meanwhile, whizz together the roughly chopped onion, ginger, coriander stalks and jerk seasoning with a hand-held blender. Add to the softened onion and fry until fragrant. Stir in the thyme, chopped tomatoes, vinegar, sugar and stock cubes with 600ml water and bring to a simmer. Simmer for 10 mins, then drop in the sweet potatoes and simmer for 10 mins more. Stir in the beans, peppers and some seasoning, and simmer for another 5 mins until the potatoes are almost tender. Cool and chill for up to 2 days.
• To serve, gently heat through on the hob. Roughly chop most of the coriander leaves and stir in, then serve scattered with the remaining leaves.