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Buy a fillet that has skin but not bones for easy serving. The fresher, the better.
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2.5 ounces good quality dark or ...
for the jerk marinade:
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2 garlic ...
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4-5 ...
2 cups flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons baking soda (add last)
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