Caribbean Pork Chops With Banana And Coconut Milk Recipes

Steps:

• Cut banana in half crosswise, then legthwise.
• In a skillet, saute the banana in oil 30-45 seconds, shaking the skillet. Remove the banana.
• Add more oil to the skillet if necessary and brown the chops on each side, about 2-3 minutes.
• Stir in the garlic and ginger, saute lightly. Stir in coconut milk, water, chutney and cayenne.
• Spoon mixture over the chops. Cover and simmer 8-10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and remove from heat.
• Generously spoon the sauce over the chops and banana and serve with white rice or shredded lettuce.

Steps:

• Put the sweet potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and add a big pinch of salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until just tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the peas and cook until the potatoes and peas are soft, about 6 more minutes.
• Meanwhile, rub the pork chops with the allspice and a pinch each of salt and pepper. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the pork and cook until just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes per side; remove to a plate. Add the onion to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Stir in the thyme, then the ginger beer and chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until reduced by half, about 4 minutes. Stir in the hot sauce.
• Drain the sweet potatoes and peas and return to the pot. Add the coconut milk and mash; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Return the pork to the skillet, turning to coat in the sauce. Divide among plates. Serve with the sweet potatoes and more hot sauce.

Steps:

• Combine water, lemon juice, onion, brown sugar, green onions, oil, salt, allspice, cinnamon, black pepper, thyme, and cayenne pepper in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Reserve 1/2 cup for basting.
• Place pork chops in shallow glass dish. Pour remaining marinade over the meat. Cover, and refrigerate at least 12 hours, but no longer than 24 hours.
• Preheat grill for medium heat. Place grate 4 to 5 inches above heat source.
• Oil the grill grate. Arrange chops on grate, and discard marinade. Cover grill, and cook chops for 10 minutes, turning once, or to desired doneness.

Steps:

• Combine the butter with the cumin, salt and pepper. Rub the pork chops all over with the mixture.
• Now put the pork chops on the grill and cook them over medium heat for about 7 and a half minutes per side.
• Cook the bacon in a frying pan for just a couple of minutes, long enough for some of the fat to render. Remove and let cool.
• Cut the bananas into chunks sprinkle them with lemon juice. Wrap the bacon around each chunk. Skewer each wrapped piece through the overlap in the bacon.
• After the chops have been cooking for about 15 minutes, turn the heat down to medium low and put the bacon and bananas on the grill. Use a meat thermometer to make sure the chops aren't cooking too fast.
• Continue to turn the chops and the bacon/banana skewers. At this point you can also start basting the chops with beer.
• When the chops and bacon are thoroughly cooked, remove from the grill and serve.