U is for Ugli
The Ugli fruit, now available in most stores, is from Jamaica and is a blend of grapefruit (or pomelo) orange and tangerine. From what I read, it appears to be natural not something created by man unless I am misunderstanding the matter. It was found growing wild and is mainly grown in Jamaica still. The company, Cabel Hall Citrus Limited which exports them, owns the registered trade name Ugli. I have seen these fruit but have never tried one. These days, because I am on a statin, I am not allowed to eat grapefruit which makes me think Ugli would also be on the banned list.
This sounds like a good recipe. In fact there is a website for Ugli fruit which is where I got it from.
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This sounds like a good recipe. In fact there is a website for Ugli fruit which is where I got it from.
| Caribbean Pork Casserole (Serves 4-6) Ingredients:  3 tbsp sherry 1½ lb (650 g) pork, trimmed and diced 1½ tbsp oil 8 - 10 shallots, peeled 4 oz(100g) button mushrooms, wiped ¼ cup flour 1½ cups chicken broth 1 medium UGLI® tangelo peeled and cut into segments Salt and freshly ground pepper 1 bay leaf | |
Marinate the meat in the sherry for 2 hours. Heat the oil in a saucepan and gently fry the pork for 3-4 minutes. Add the shallots and mushrooms and cook for further 2 minutes. Sprinle on the flour and cook for 1 minute. Add the broth and seasonings. Simmer, covered for about 1½ hours gently or until tender. Half way through the cooking add the UGLI® tangelo segments. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve with cooked noodles or other pasta. | |
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Hi Jo - I remember when my father came back from work in London and bought some Ugli fruit from Waterloo Station ... they were very interesting - and had a tang like a grapefruit - back then - with very thick skin. I enjoy cooking with fruit and adding to meat dishes .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteI must admit I haven't tried them as I am not sure about the grapefruit effect Hilary. I like fruit with meat, Matt not so keen unfortunately.
DeleteOne thing about the citrus family, it comes in handy in cooking, especially lemons or munched raw like grapefruit and oranges. It is a useful fruit!
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Hank
I can no longer eat grapefruit Hank, but I do like all the other citrus fruits.
DeleteLast night I made a pink lemon compote. Now I am wondering about them as a naturally occurring fruit. I too avoid grapefruit but not sure if having some on a rare occasion is such a big deal.
ReplyDeleteI wondered the same Denise, but have never taken the risk. Pink lemon compote sounds good.
DeleteI just saw those in our grocery store except the name was Uniq fruit. I had to look it up when I got home and that's where it listed the alternate name of Ugli.
ReplyDeleteInteresting they are called Uniq in your store JoJo, I wonder why?
DeleteHarris Teeter carries unique stuff. I'll have to check for ugli fruit.
ReplyDeleteI am surprised Food Lion doesn't sell it Diane.
DeleteHaven't heard of this; but I think it would be tasty since it comes from those 2 fruits. Will look for it at the stores here.
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It is widely available round here Betty.
DeleteI can't eat them either but my daughter has tried them. Expensive.
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Never checked the price Susan.
DeleteIs it called ugli because it's ugly?
ReplyDeleteI've always assumed so Alex.
DeleteI didn't know about ugli fruit...looks like a tasty citrus fruit :)
ReplyDeleteI think it is Jahnavi but I don't know for sure.
DeleteInteresting name. I've not had, and probably won't. I'm too cautious, and probably miss a lot of good foods because of it.
ReplyDeleteIf you like grapefruit and oranges I think you would like this Yolanda.
DeleteI wonder if it has an inferiority complex.
ReplyDeleteI hope not Pinky, I would hate to think of a fruit suffering so.
DeleteI have not heard of Ugli fruit. It sounds delish.
ReplyDeleteThanks for mentioning it.
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You're welcome Sandra. As I said, I haven't tried it because I am not supposed to eat grapefruit.
DeleteI didn't know you could put fruit into a pork casserole. I suppose it'd add a sweet tart flavor to the dish.
ReplyDeleteYou can mix fruit and meat in many dishes Cynthia. They do it a lot in Morocco and the tastes are great.
DeleteGreat post!
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DeleteThose look rather tasty :) I've never tried one though.
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I am tempted to try one Tasha even if I am not supposed to eat grapefruit.
DeleteThis is a fruit I have not seen or heard...now I have to be on the look out to try it
ReplyDeleteMy local Zehrs has them Birgit.
DeleteOh my gosh, I want to try one. I will look for it, thanks.
ReplyDeleteThey are all over the place here Ivy.
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