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Grenadian Ginger Pork

Cultural Context

Originating from Grenada, this dish reflects the island's rich culinary heritage, where ginger is a staple ingredient. Traditionally enjoyed during festive occasions, Grenadian Ginger Pork showcases the balance of sweet and savory flavors, highlighting local spices. Today, it has gained popularity beyond the Caribbean, inspiring variations in global kitchens.

CaribbeanGDmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lb pork shoulder
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger
1 medium onion
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon all spice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon salt

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

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork loin

Chicken thighs are leaner while pork loin is more economical.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a similar flavor.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar adds a unique flavor while white sugar is cost-effective.

fresh ginger

🥗Healthier: ground ginger

💰Cheaper: ginger paste

Ground ginger is convenient and less expensive.

1

Wash pork in lemon juice and rinse in cold water.

2

Mix all spice, black pepper, bay leaf, and ground ginger in a bowl to create the marinade.

3

Rub the marinade all over the pork, massaging it in thoroughly.

4

Cover the pork and refrigerate to marinate for 2 to 4 hours.

5

In a sauce pot over medium-low heat, add orange juice, fresh grated ginger, brown sugar, shallots, bay leaf, black pepper, and all spice to make the orange sauce.

6

Simmer the orange sauce for about 30 minutes.

7

After marinating, place the pork in a foil pan, cover with foil, and bake in the oven at 350°F for at least 3 hours.

8

Remove the pork from the oven and plate it, then pour the orange sauce over the pork.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring spoonsmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Pork with GingerGingered Pork

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