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Slow Cooker Caribbean Jerk Pork and Salsa Recipe

The key to this recipe is using a good Caribbean Jerk seasoning – this is the one that I used and I loved all the flavor that it added.
Serving8
Prep Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 14 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

Pork

  • 3 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 3 Tablespoons Caribbean Jerk Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 3 pound pork loin roast
  • 1 lime, juice is squeezed
  • ½ cup orange juice

Salsa

  • 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
  • ½ cup fresh pineapple , chopped
  • ½ cup chopped red onion
  • ½ jalapeno pepper, seeded and finally chopped
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • ½ teaspoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups cooked rice, optional

Equipment

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together crushed garlic, Caribbean Jerk seasoning, and salt. Rub mixture evenly on all sides of the roast.
  • In a resealable gallon-sized bag, pour in the juice of one lime and orange juice. Mix together, then add the roast to the bag and seal tightly.
  • Place the roast in the fridge for 5-8 hours (or overnight), turning occasionally so that the roast is evenly marinated.
  • Spray slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray and pour all the contents from the bag into the slow cooker. Cook on low heat for 8-9 hours.
  • Remove the roast and gently shred with two forks (the roast should easily fall apart).
  • Remove liquid from slow cooker and set aside. Place the shredded pork back into the slow cooker and add 1 cup of the liquid back into the slow cooker; mix with the pork.
  • Let pork cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on low heat.
  • Mix together all salsa ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate at least 20-30 minutes to let flavors blend together.
  • Serve pork topped with salsa.
  • Serve over rice (optional).

Notes

  • Great served with rice or quinoa
     

Nutrition

Calories: 361 kcal · Carbohydrates: 30 g · Protein: 41 g · Fat: 8 g · Saturated Fat: 2 g · Cholesterol: 107 mg · Sodium: 356 mg · Potassium: 855 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 4 g · Vitamin A: 1179 IU · Vitamin C: 21 mg · Calcium: 40 mg · Iron: 2 mg
Cuisine: American
Course: Main Course