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jamaican thanksgiving dinner

Jamaican Thanksgiving Dinner: 5 Ways to Celebrate Flavorfully


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 8 hours
  • Yield: 8-10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Halal

Description

A traditional Jamaican Thanksgiving dinner featuring a variety of flavorful dishes.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 turkey (10-12 lbs)
  • 2 cups of jerk marinade
  • 4 cups of rice
  • 2 cans of black beans
  • 1 large pineapple, sliced
  • 2 cups of festival dough
  • 1 cup of peas
  • 2 tablespoons of allspice
  • 1 tablespoon of thyme
  • Salt to taste
  • Pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the turkey with jerk marinade for at least 4 hours.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  3. Roast the turkey for 3-4 hours or until fully cooked.
  4. Prepare rice by boiling and adding black beans, peas, and spices.
  5. Fry or bake festival dough until golden brown.
  6. Grill pineapple slices until caramelized.
  7. Serve the turkey with rice, beans, festival, and grilled pineapple.

Notes

  • Allow turkey to rest before carving.
  • Adjust spices according to taste.
  • Pair with traditional Jamaican drinks.
  • Prep Time: 4 hours
  • Cook Time: 4 hours
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Roasting, Grilling
  • Cuisine: Jamaican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 600
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 80g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: jamaican thanksgiving dinner, jerk turkey, festival, rice and peas