Caribbean Big Game Spread: Festival Foods x Jerk Tavern
This Caribbean-inspired Big Game spread brings bold flavor to game day with honey hot pineapple chicken wings, Caribbean pepper steak tacos, and jerk beef nachos finished with creamy cheese sauce. Designed for easy entertaining and sharing, this spread combines sweet heat, spice, and comfort to help you create an unforgettable Big Game table.
Ingredients
Honey Hot Pineapple Chicken Wings
- 2 lbs chicken wings , split and tips removed
- ⅙ cup Mike’s Hot Honey
- 1 tbsp green seasonings , optional but recommended
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- t tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Cornstarch Mix
- 1-2 cups cornstarch
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
Honey Hot Pineapple Sauce
- ½ cup Smucker’s Pineapple Preserves
- 3 tbsp Mike’s Hot Honey
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Caribbean Pepper Steak Tacos
- 1½ lbs flank steak or sirloin
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tbsp jerk seasoning
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 medium onion , diced
- 1 green bell pepper , diced
- 1 red bell pepper , diced
- 1 yellow bell pepper , diced
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1½ lbs ground beef
Yogurt Pepper Jelly Sauce
- ½ cup yogurt ( any kind you have, Greek, whole, etc.)
- ¼ cup Reese pepper jelly ( or any brand you find.)
Jerk Beef Nachos
- 1½ Ibs 1½ lbs ground beef
- 1½ tbsp jerk seasoning
- ¼ cup green seasoning or 1 tsp all purpose
Ingredients for cheese sauce if going this route
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1½ cups milk (whole milk preferred)
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp smoked paprika
- Salt , to taste
Toppings
- Jalapeños
- 1 cup black beans , drained and rinsed
- 1 cup Southwest-style corn , drained
- 1 large bag tortilla chips
- bell peppers
Instructions
Honey Hot Pineapple Chicken Wings
- Preheat oven to 425°F (or air fryer to 400°F).
- Pat wings dry and season with mikes hot honey, salt, pepper, all-purpose seasoning, garlic powder, and paprika. Marinate for 30 minutes or overnight for maximum flavors
- Also, season cornstarch with pepper, all-purpose seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, and paprika. Toss wings in flour until fully coated.
- Fry: for 7-10 minutes or until fully cooked, then toss in the sauce. Optional but recommended pop in oven for 10-15 mins so the sauce can infuse.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes (or air fry 20–25 minutes), flipping halfway, until crispy.
- Air fry 20–25 minutes), flipping halfway, until crispy.
- In a bowl, combine pineapple preserves, hot honey, hot pepper jelly, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until smooth and glossy.
- Toss wings in sauce until fully coated.
- Return to oven or air fryer for 5 minutes to set the glaze. Serve hot.
Caribbean Pepper Steak Tacos
- Season the steak with jerk seasoning and black pepper.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear steak until browned and tender, then remove from the pan and rest, then slice.
Peppers
- Dice up, bell peppers all three colors, and onions.
Make Yogurt Pepper Jelly Sauce
- In a bowl, add yogurt and pepper jelly, and whisk until fully combined.
- Warm tortillas and fill with pepper steak and bell peppers, then drizzle with yogurt pepper jelly sauce. Serve immediately.
Jerk Beef Nachos
- Season with jerk seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder (or green seasoning).
- Brown ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until cooked.
Black Bean Corn Mix
- To a bowl, add black beans and corn Optional: diced bell peppers ( all colors), ¼ cup onions, finely chopped.
- Top with beef mixture and shredded cheese.
- Spread tortilla chips on a baking sheet.
- Bake 10–12 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Add toppings and serve immediately.
Creamy Game-Day Cheese Sauce
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Slowly whisk in milk until smooth.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in shredded cheese until fully melted.
- Season with onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and salt. Let it bubble for 5 mins or until the desired consistency.
- You can do self-serve tortilla chips, jerk beef, cheese sauce, and toppings
- Serve warm and drizzle generously over nachos.
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