Coconut Jerk Potatoes: A Creamy, Spicy Island Twist
If you’re ready to level up your side dish game, let me put you on to something Very Necessary—our Coconut Jerk Potatoes. This recipe is a bold, flavorful celebration of island vibes straight from the kitchen of VeryNecessaryFinds. And trust, once you make it, your guests will be asking for the recipe and the seasonings.
The Island Influence
This dish starts with two of our signature ingredients:
• Very Necessary Island Spiced Oil
• Very Necessary Original Jerk Seasoning
These aren’t just seasonings; they’re a legacy. Handcrafted with bold, authentic Caribbean flavors, they instantly transform any dish into a culinary escape. I sliced up fresh potatoes and tossed them in both of these flavor-packed blends. They're already smelling like Sunday in the islands.
The Layers of Flavor
I layered the seasoned potatoes in a baking dish and added a few more seasonings for that next-level taste:
• Onion powder
• Garlic powder
• Red pepper flakes
• A sprinkle of McCormick’s Tabitha Brown’s “Like Sweet Like Smoky”
Then came the surprise—two bags of crushed pork skins (Brims Pork Crackling Strips. I open the bag and use a rolling pin to smash them gently) sprinkled generously over the top for that savory, chewy bite. The Creamy Finish brings it all together. I poured in a whole can of coconut milk, letting all those spices and seasonings marry into a creamy, rich base.
I covered the dish and baked it at 400°F for 50 minutes. Then, I uncovered it and baked it for another 15 minutes, letting the top get golden and some the pork skin crisp back up deliciously.
To finish it off, I topped it with freshly chopped green onions for that final burst of color and fresh flavor.
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Coconut Jerk Potatoes Recipe
Ingredients:
• 4–5 medium potatoes, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp Very Necessary Island Passed Well Paste
• 1 tbsp Very Necessary Original Jerk Seasoning
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp McCormick’s Like Sweet Like Smoky seasoning
• 2 small bags pork skins, crushed
• 1 can (13.5 oz) of coconut milk
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
2. Slice the potatoes and toss them in a bowl with the Island Passed Well Paste and Original Jerk Seasoning until fully coated.
3. Sprinkle onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and “Like Sweet Like Smoky” over the potatoes.
4. Layer the seasoned potatoes in a greased baking dish.
5. Crush the pork skins and sprinkle them evenly over the top of the dish.
6. Pour the coconut milk over everything, making sure it reaches into the layers.
7. Cover with foil and bake for 50 minutes.
8. Remove foil and bake uncovered for another 15 minutes until the top is golden Some of the pork skin will regain a little crunch. If you decide to add your favorite cheese (optional), add it at this point before returning to the oven.
9. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot!
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