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Souse
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork trotters, cleaned and cut into pieces
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 scotch bonnet pepper, whole
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp ground cloves
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup lime juice
Instructions
- In a large pot, combine the pork trotters, onion, bell pepper, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper.
- Add the white vinegar, water, salt, black pepper, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2 hours, or until the pork is tender.
- Once the pork is tender, remove the pot from the heat and stir in the lime juice.
- Allow the souse to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a container and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
- Serve the souse cold as an appetizer or snack, and enjoy!
Souse, also known as pickled pig's feet, is a traditional Caribbean dish with roots in West African cuisine. The dish is made by simmering pig's feet in a flavorful broth of vinegar, onions, peppers, and spices, then allowing it to cool and set, creating a gelatinous texture. Souse is popular in countries like Jamaica, Barbados, and Trinidad and Tobago, where it is often enjoyed as a street food or at social gatherings. Chefs and home cooks often add their own twist to the recipe, with variations in the choice of spices and level of heat. The best souse can be found at local street vendors or traditional Caribbean restaurants, where it's served with bread or as a side dish to other local specialties. The key to a delicious souse is getting the balance of tangy vinegar, aromatic spices, and tender pig's feet just right. Some alternative methods for making souse include using other parts of the pig, such as the head or ears, and incorporating additional ingredients like lime juice or green seasoning for added flavor.
150 min
8
320 calories
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