Caribbean Holiday Eats: 7 Festive Recipes

5. Jamaican Jerk Turkey

Why have regular roast turkey when you can jerk it? This recipe for Jamaican Jerk Turkey is simple and delicious. Try it with Sorrel Chutney instead of your typical cranberry sauce. Get the recipe for Jamaican Jerk Turkey.

Jamaican Jerk Turkey

6. Puerto Rican Pernil (Roast Pork Shoulder)

Pernil is slow cooked, moist, tender and juicy with a flavorful, crispy skin. In Peurto Rico, no holiday menu is complete without this mouthwatering roasted pork shoulder. Try this classic recipe for Puerto Rican Pernil.

Puerto Rican Pernil / Roast Pork Shoulder

7. Barbadian Conkies

Conkies are traditionally made in November to celebrate Barbados’ Independence day, however conkies are a popular snack all throughout the holidays. A flavorful base of corn flour, coconut, pumpkin, and sweet potato is seasoned with brown sugar, spices, and raisins and then wrapped in banana leaves and steamed. Get the Barbadian Conkies recipe.

Barbadian Conkies

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