Jerk Beef and Pineapple Bites

Name: Jerk Beef and Pineapple Bites
Ingredients: 2 green onions, minced; 2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice; 2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar; 1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce; 1 tbsp (15 ml) grated fresh ginger; 1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme; 1 tsp (5 ml) ground allspice; ½ tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper; 5 ½ lbs (750 g) boneless Ontario top sirloin steak, cubed; 40 pineapple chunks; 40 3-inch (7.5 cm) bamboo skewers or toothpicks

These bite-sized appetizers make a fresh and flavourful addition to any cocktail party. Prepare skewers a few hours in advance and let sit in the refrigerator so you don’t have to fuss when guests arrive.

2 green onions, minced

2 tbsp (30ml) lime juice

2 tbsp (30 ml) brown sugar

1 tbsp (15 ml) Worcestershire sauce

1 tbsp (15 ml) grated fresh ginger

1 tbsp (15 ml) vegetable oil

1 tsp (5 ml) salt

1 tsp (5 ml) dried thyme

1 tsp (5 ml) ground allspice

½ tsp (2 ml) cayenne pepper

5 ½ lbs (750 g) boneless Ontario top sirloin steak, cubed

40 pineapple chunks

40 3-inch (7.5 cm) bamboo skewers or toothpicks

Steps:

In bowl, whisk together green onions, lime juice, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, ginger, vegetable oil, salt, thyme, allspice and cayenne. Toss with beef and marinate for at least 1 hour and up to one day.

Assemble one piece of beef and one pineapple chunk onto each skewer. Arrange in a single layer on a greased, foil-lined baking sheet.
Broil on high, turning once until beef is browned and pineapple starts to caramelize, about 4 to 8 minutes.

Cook's Notes:

Makes 40 pieces

For larger skewers, add 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces of green onion and cubed red pepper to each skewer.

CategoryAppetizer

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