Caribbean Pork Bake

Pork tenderloin slices marinated in mixture of minced green onion, minced ginger root, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and allspice. Meanwhile, sweet potato slices tossed with red bell pepper, green onion, and vegetable oil. Potato slices are baked in hot oven until tender. After marinating, pork slices are browned, mixed with pineapple chunks and spread over vegetables. Casserole is baked until vegetables are tender.

Ingredients -

4 Green Onions
1-1/2 pounds Pork Tenderloin, cut in thick slices
2 tablespoons Ginger Root, minced and peeled
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dried Thyme
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
3 medium Sweet Potatoes, peeled, cut 1/2" thick
1 large Red Bell Pepper, cut into bite-size pieces
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
16 ounces Pineapple Chunks In Juice

Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2. Trim and mince 2 green onions. Trim and cut 2 green onions into 2-inch pieces.

3. In bowl, toss minced green onions with pork slices, minced ginger root, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, cayenne pepper, and allspice. Cover bowl with plastic wrap, place in refrigerator and marinate 30 minutes.

4. In 6-quart casserole dish, combine sweet potato slices, red bell pepper, green-onion pieces, and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil. Bake the vegetables, uncovered, for 15 minutes.

5. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in skillet over medium-high.

6. Remove pork from marinade and discard marinade. Brown half the pork, remove pork to bowl; repeat with remaining pork.

7. Pour pineapple chunks with their juice into skillet.

8. Pour pineapple mixture, and pork slices, over vegetables in roasting pan.

9. Bake casserole, uncovered, 30 minutes longer or until pork and vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally.

Pork Tenderloin Tip –

Fresh Ginger Root

Fresh ginger can be found in the produce sections of most supermarkets. The root is mainly used as a seasoning to spice up dishes and is a favorite in Asian cuisine. Ginger should be peeled before being grated or cut.

Pork Tenderloin Tip –

Ginger Root

Look for ginger that has pale colored, smooth, thin skin. Ginger should be stored in the refrigerator loosely wrapped in a plastic bag. Ginger will last a week to ten days.

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