Jamaican Jerk Pork Kabobs

Amount

  Measure

  Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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  ------------

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1

  pound

  pork loin -- cut into 1-inch cubes

1

  small

  green bell pepper -- cut into 1-inch squares

1

  small

  red bell pepper -- cut into 1-inch squares

8

  ounces

  pineapple chunks in water -- drained

1

  small

  red onion -- cut into 1-inch squares

  Marinade

1

  tablespoon

  ginger root -- minced

1

  small

  jalapeno chili pepper -- seeded and minced

4

  tablespoons

  low sodium soy sauce

4

  tablespoons

  white vinegar

2

  tablespoons

  vegetable oil

2

  tablespoons

  jerk seasoning -- see recipe

Mix all of the marinade ingredients together in a blender or mini food processor. Pour into a Ziploc bag and add the pork. Seal and let marinate for 4 to 6 hours.

Remove pork from marinade. Thread pork, green peppers, red peppers, pineapples, and red onions on 4 metal skewers.

Grill 5 to 6 minutes per side or broil about 4 inches from heating unit.

NOTES : If you want extra heat use a Scotch Bonnet instead of a jalapeno pepper. Be sure to wear gloves when working with peppers and do not touch your eye.


Makes 4 Servings

Per Serving: 230 Calories; 11g Fat (42.1% calories from fat); 17g Protein; 17g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 36mg Cholesterol; 734mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fruit; 1 1/2 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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