Ingredients

Jerk:

• One 2 in (5 cm) piece fresh ginger, scrubbed and finely chopped

• 3 green onions, white and green parts, coarsely chopped

• 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• 1 Tbsp kosher salt

• 1 or 2 scotch bonnet or habanero peppers (optional)

• 2 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme leaves

• 2 Tbsp dark brown sugar

• 3 ½ tsp ground allspice

• 1 tsp ground nutmeg

• ½ tsp cayenne pepper

• ½ tsp ground cumin

• ½ tsp ground coriander

• ½ cup [120 ml] fresh lime juice

• 1 Tbsp vegetable oil

Pork:

• 1 ½ lb [680 g] pork tenderloin (see Tip)

• ½ cup [60 ml] guava jam or preserves or other tangy fruit jam, such as mango, peach, or apricot

• 1 Tbsp boiling water

• ½ tsp fresh lemon juice