Jamaican Pork with Melon

The roasted peanut oil and jerk seasoning mixture adds spicy flavor to these grilled pork, onion, and melon kabobs.


Jamaican Pork with Melon

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Servings: 4 servings
Prep Time: 15 mins
Total Time: 33 mins

 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2 pound
    boneless pork tenderloin, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
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  • 2 small
    red onions, quartered lengthwise
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  • 2 tablespoons
    roasted peanut oil or peanut oil
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  • 4 teaspoons
    Jamaican jerk seasoning
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  • 1/4 of a small
    honeydew melon, cut into 2-inch cubes
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  • 1/2 of a small
    cantaloupe, cut into 2-inch cubes
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  • 1 tablespoon
    honey
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Directions
1.
Toss pork cubes and onion with oil and jerk seasoning in a medium mixing bowl until evenly coated. Thread eight 12-inch skewers alternately with pork, onion, honeydew, and cantaloupe pieces.
2.
Place pork skewers on the lightly oiled of the grill directly over medium heat. Grill for 18 to 24 minutes or until pork is cooked through and no pink remains. Remove from grill; brush with honey. Makes 4 servings.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 321, Total Fat 12 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Sodium 379 mg, Carbohydrate 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 37 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 66%, Calcium 2%, Iron 13%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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