Passionfruit-Jerk Pork Loin with Pickled Onion and Smashed Plantain

Chef Simmone Edwin's dish is as beautiful as it is tasty! Try this recipe from MAGGI® Food Court today!

Difficulty Intermediate
Portions: 4
Total 141 min

Ingredients

  • 2 Pounds Pork Loin (cut into 1-inch thick rounds)
  • 1 Cup MAGGI® Jerk Seasoning Mild
  • 1/2 Cup Passionfruit Puree
  • 1 Tablespoon MAGGI® Season-Up All Purpose
  • 1 large Red Onion
  • 1 Cup Hot Water
  • 1 Cup Vinegar
  • 2 Tablespoons Black Peppercorns
  • 1 Teaspoon Whole Clove
  • 2 Teaspoons Salt
  • 8 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Ripe Plantains
  • 2 Teaspoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

Passionfruit Jerk Pork

  • 1.  In a mixing bowl generously season pork loin slices with MAGGI® Jerk Seasoning Mild, passionfruit purée and MAGGI® Season Up All Purpose. Marinate for 30 mins
  • 2.  Preheat oven to 300˚F (148˚C)
  • 3.  Sear slices of pork in a very hot sauté pan for 1 minute on each side. Cook in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan.
  • 4.  Finish cooking in oven for 5-7 minutes or until the pork is cooked to an internal temperate of 145˚F (63˚C). Set aside.
  • 5.  Cut onions in very thin slices and place in a clean glass or ceramic bowl.
  • 6.  Mix together all other ingredients and allow sugar and salt to dissolve.
  • 7.  Add onions to mixture and allow to soak for at least 1 hour before use. Store excess in the fridge for up to 3 months

Smashed Plantain

  • 8.  Add oil to a skillet over medium heat.
  • 9.  Smash plantain rounds and sear each piece in the skillet till golden brown on each side
  • 10.  Remove once cooked and allow to cool. If desired, use a round cookie cutter to make each piece look neater.