Jamaican Jerk Pork Pasta
A flavorful and spicy pasta dish featuring jerk seasoned pork and a variety of Caribbean-inspired spices.
Ingredients
- ●1 pound porkboneless pork shoulder
- ●8 ounces pastalinguine or fettuccine
- ●2 tablespoons xtra virgin olive oil
- ●2 tablespoons jamaican jerk seasoning
- ●1 tablespoon brown sugar
- ●1 teaspoon allspice
- ●1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ●1/2 teaspoon salt
- ●1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Season the pork with salt, black pepper, allspice, and jerk seasoning.
- 3
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- 4
Sear the pork for 2-3 minutes on each side, then transfer to a baking sheet.
- 5
Bake the pork in the oven for 15-20 minutes, or until cooked through.
- 6
While the pork is cooking, cook the pasta according to the package instructions.
- 7
In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and garlic powder.
- 8
Add the sugar mixture to the pasta and toss to combine.
- 9
Once the pork is done, let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- 10
Add the sliced pork to the pasta and toss to combine.
- 11
Serve immediately and enjoy!