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Jerk-style pork with rice & peas

Mexican & Caribbean40 mins£1.48 a portion
Jerk-style pork with rice & peas

Ingredients

Serves 4
  • Pork shoulder steaks500g
  • Smoked paprikastore cupboard1 tsp (5g)
  • Mild chilli powderstore cupboard½ tsp (2.5g)
  • Dried mixed herbsstore cupboard1 tsp (3g)
  • Clear honey1 tbsp (15g)
  • Garlic2 cloves
  • Basmati rice300g
  • Red kidney beans1 × 400g tin
  • Coconut milk1 × 400ml tin

Plus salt and pepper. About £5.90 for the amounts used.

Method

  1. 1

    Mix 1 tsp smoked paprika, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp mixed herbs, 1 tbsp honey, 1 crushed garlic clove and salt. Rub over 500g pork steaks.

  2. 2

    Put 300g rinsed rice, 1 tin coconut milk, 300ml water, 1 crushed garlic clove and a pinch of salt in a pan. Bring to the boil, cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes. Stir in 1 drained tin kidney beans, cover and leave off the heat for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, fry or grill the pork for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Rest for 3 minutes, then slice.

  4. 4

    Serve the pork with the rice and peas.

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