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100 Hours in Grenada! (Full Documentary) Grenadian Street Food and Oil Down!

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Oil Down

Cultural Context

Oil Down is a beloved dish from Grenada, often considered the national dish. It reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, combining local ingredients like breadfruit and coconut milk with saltfish and chicken. Traditionally enjoyed during family gatherings and celebrations, it showcases the Caribbean's vibrant flavors. Today, Oil Down is celebrated not just in Grenada but also in various Caribbean communities around the world, each adding their unique twist to this hearty stew.

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6 servings
Servings4
1 lb jerk chicken
1 lb jerk pork
2 tablespoons local spices
1 loaf garlic bread
to taste hot sauce
1 cup pineapple guava sauce
2 tablespoons Kashmir chili sauce
1 bottle beer (Carib)
4 hot dogs
1 lb bacon
1 cup parmesan cheese
1 bottle Chick-fil-A sauce
1 cup ketchup
1 cup mayo
1 tablespoon mustard
to taste hot cherry peppers
1 cup onions

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Welcome to Grenada, known for its street food and local cuisine.

2

Visit Deuce Cafe to try jerk chicken and jerk pork.

3

Jerk chicken takes 30 minutes to cook, while jerk pork takes 10 minutes on the charcoal grill.

4

The chicken and pork are seasoned with local spices, marinated for several days before cooking.

5

The cooking is done on a charcoal grill, ensuring a smoky flavor.

6

Taste the jerk pork, noting its tenderness and spiciness.

7

Pair the jerk pork with garlic bread and jerk sauce for added flavor.

8

Try the hot sauce to increase the heat level of the dish.

9

Discuss the unique blend of spices used in the jerk seasoning, comparing it to masala.

10

Enjoy the freshly grilled jerk chicken, which is served hot off the grill.

11

Taste the jerk sauce on the chicken, noting its rich flavor and spice level.

12

Discuss the price of the dishes: $4.50 for chicken and $5.50 for pork.

13

Visit a local bar to try Carib beer, a popular local lager.

14

Order the Gizzy Monster hot dog, which includes various toppings like bacon and parmesan cheese.

Equipment Needed

grillpanserving dishes

Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

fishtree-nuts

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