Pork Loin Jerk:

Ingredients:

Pork Loin
Spice Carribean Jerk

Directions:

1. Spray pork loin with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon jerk seasoning over each portion.
2. Preheat char broiler to medium high. Spray charbroiler with cooking spray.
3. Sear pork over medium high heat for 1 to 1 1/2 minutes until surface has grill marks, has caramelized and sealed. Turn pork over and sear other side.
4. Transfer seared pork to sheet pan, and if necessary finish in 325 degree oven until minimum internal temperature is 155 degrees.
5. Cool quickly to 40 degrees or below.
 

Pineapple Salsa with Black Beans:

Ingredients:

Pineapple, 1/2 inch slices
Olive Oil
Scallions
Cilantro, chopped
Lime juice
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Black beans, rinsed, drained

Directions:

1. Lightly oil the pineapple slices
2. On a char broiler or griddle, grill pineapple slices until they are light golden brown. Remove from grill and chill to 40 degrees or below.
3. Dice pineapple to 1/4 inch cubes and combine with scallions, cilantro, lime juice, and black beans. Season with salt and pepper.
 
Stewed Chick Peas and Zucchini:

Ingredients:

Olive Oil
Garlic, minced
Onions, diced
Zucchini, diced
Tomatoes, diced, canned
Tomatoes puree
Black pepper
Sage, chopped
Rosemary, chopped
Oregano, chopped
Parsley, chopped
Basil, chopped
Beans Garbanzo, drained, rinsed
Salt

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet, add garlic. Sweat garlic for 30 seconds. Add onions and saute for an additional minute.
2. Add zucchini and saute for two minutes.
3. Add diced tomatoes, tomato puree, pepper, sage, rosemary, oregano, parsley, and basil.
4. Simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Add garbanzo beans and simmer an additional 5 minutes until zucchini just begins to soften.
6. Season with salt.