Caribbean food is very popular in the United States. Whether you want to try something different for dinner or bring back the food taste from a great vacation, cooking Caribbean is a nice change from the ordinary meal. Creole Porc Colombo, also known as Caribbean Pork Curry, is a flavorful dish that can be made with these directions.
Instructions
1. Sprinkle salt and pepper onto 12 ounces of ?-inch thick pork tenderloin chunks.
2. Put 1 teaspoon of oil in a Dutch oven and heat on high. Add the pork chunks into the oil and brown on all sides. Remove from the heat and place on paper towels to remove oil.
3. Turn the heat down on the Dutch oven to medium. Add another teaspoon of oil. Stir in 1 large chopped onion and 1 large chopped and seeded green bell pepper. Cook until tender.
4. Stir in 3 large cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of dried thyme, 2 tablespoons of curry powder, ? teaspoon of allspice and ? teaspoon of cinnamon. Cook for about a minute or until aromatic.
5. Pour in 2 cups of chicken broth, 5 cups of peeled and cubed ?-inch pieces of sweet potatoes (1 ? pounds), ? cup chopped fresh or canned tomatoes, 2 to 3 Scotch bonnet chiles that have been punctured multiple times with a fork and 1 bay leaf.
6. Turn the heat down to low and simmer until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally. This should take about 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Return the pork to the mixture and cook until the meat is thoroughly heated. Remove the chiles and bay leaf. Serve Porc Colombo hot.
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