Jerk Delicata Squash

Yields
Serves 8

Recipe from Nina Compton, Bywater American Bistro, New Orleans

For the pickled raisins:

1 cup white wine vinegar

2 tablespoons sugar 

1 cup golden raisins

For the squash:

½ cup butter, softened

¼ cup light brown sugar

1 tablespoon allspice  

2 teaspoons salt  

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes 

¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon 

¼ teaspoon ground cloves 

¼ teaspoon ground cumin 

4 delicata squash, deseeded and cut into rounds 

Garnish: Pickled raisins, parsley leaves, and toasted pecans

Make the pickled raisins: In a pot over medium heat, stir vinegar and sugar until sugar dissolves. Pour hot liquid over raisins and set aside until raisins plump.
Make the squash: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and seasonings. Toss squash in mixture, then transfer to a roasting pan. Roast until tender, about 20 minutes, turning every 8 minutes to make sure they caramelize evenly. Serve sprinkled with  pickled raisins, parsley, and pecans.

From Nina Compton's Caribbean Christmas.

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