Jamaican Style Sweet And Sour Brow Stewed Pork
Recipe Overview
Overview
This Jamaican Style Sweet And Sour Brow Stewed Pork is a delightful combination of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds dancing. The dish starts with a mix of pork belly and shoulder, which provides a perfect balance of richness and tenderness. The addition of fresh pineapple not only sweetens the dish but also adds a tropical flair that complements the savory elements beautifully.
As you prepare the dish, the vibrant colors of the sweet peppers and fresh herbs create an inviting presentation. The marination process is key, allowing the pork to soak up the flavors of garlic, ginger, thyme, and jerk seasoning. This step ensures that every bite is packed with flavor.
Cooking the pork slowly allows it to become incredibly tender, while the addition of pineapple juice and soy sauce creates a luscious sauce that ties everything together. Serve it over rice for a complete meal that is sure to impress your family and friends. This recipe is not just a meal; it’s an experience that brings the warmth of Jamaican cuisine to your table.
Recipe Details
Steps & Tips
Use pork belly and pork shoulder, cutting them into a perfect size.
Tip: Using jerk powder seasoning is optional, but it adds a lot of flavor to the pork.
Add dark soy sauce, salt, and seasoning, then mix and massage the seasoning into the pork.
Leave the seasoned pork to marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Heat a little oil in a pot over medium heat.
Add the marinated pork to the pot and allow it to brown for at least 6 minutes.
Tip: If you don't have Browning, just use more dark soy sauce.
Add small cut onions to the browned pork.
Add a little bit of Browning sauce to the pot.
Add at least 10 cups of water to the pot.
Tip: Using a pressure cooker can help the pork cook faster.
Cover the pot and allow the pork to cook until tender.
Tip: You want to reduce the liquid before adding the pineapple juice.
Turn down the stove and add pineapple juice to the pot.
Add ketchup, ginger, thyme, scallion, carrot, onion, sweet pepper, pineapple, sugar, and vinegar.
Tip: Mix all ingredients until well combined for the best flavor.
Leave the mixture to simmer for at least 10 minutes.
Turn off the stove and cover the pot.
Tip: The gravy should be nice and rich for the perfect dish.
Plate the finished dish to serve.
Serve with rice or plain rice of your choice.
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Interesting Tidbits
- •Pork belly adds richness to the dish, while pork shoulder provides a leaner texture.
- •Fresh pineapple not only sweetens the dish but also helps tenderize the pork.
- •Using a mix of colored peppers enhances the visual appeal and flavor complexity.
- •Marinating the pork with spices and herbs infuses it with deep flavors.
