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Candy Yam Casserole

METHOD
INGREDIENTS
5 medium sized yams 1 / 2 cup butter
1-1 / 4 cup brown sugar 1 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 / 2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 / 4 teaspoon ground clove 1 / 4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 / 4 cup raisins 2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 / 4 cup water 1 / 4 cup marshmallows ( optional )
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F Wash and peel the yams Slice into 1 / 2 inch thick slices Put the yams into a 9 x 13 inch baking dish . Melt the butter in a medium sized saucepan over medium heat Add the brown sugar , orange juice and spices and bring to a boil Simmer for 5 minutes over low heat Mix cornstarch and water together and add to the mixture Sprinkle the raisins over the yams and pour the candy mixture over the yams to coat Option to sprinkle marshmallows on top Bake the yams in the oven for 45 minutes Remove the yams from the oven , and let sit for about 10 minutes before serving
Serve with your choice of protein ( chicken , pork or fish ). Serves 6-8
INGREDIENTS 2 pounds pork loin or pork chops
( ½ pound a person )
3 tablespoons Grace Jerk Seasoning 2 tablespoons tomato ketchup 1 teaspoon chopped garlic 1 teaspoon chopped thyme 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon black pepper 2 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 teaspoon sugar Jar of tamarind chutney
METHOD
Combine all ingredients together in a bowl , mix well and let marinate in fridge from 4 to 24hours . Cook pork in oven at 375 º F for 30 minutes , turning once Pork can also be cooked on the grill with medium heat , turning often until done . Serve with Tamarind Chutney Serves 4