TRINIDAD PEPPER POT

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Pepper pot is made throughout the Islands, and will differ slightly on each island.It is a dish that can go on, & on , & on.......

Provided by jenny butt

Time 3h30m

Yield 1 pot, 4-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 pork knuckles or 1 lamb
3 lbs fresh lean pork
1 lb salt pork or 1 lb pickled pork
4 scotch bonnet peppers or 4 habaneros
1 bunch fresh thyme
1 lb onion
2 tablespoons brown sugar, heaped
1/2 cup cassava juice (cassareep)

Steps:

clean & cut meat into small pieces.
Put into a large NON METAL pot (clay)& cover with plenty of water.
Simmer for 2 hours.
Add peppers ( In a small cloth bag), thyme sliced,onions, sugar & casseripe.
Simmer until meat is tender.
Boil everyday to keep fresh.
Add fredsh meat (or cooked leftovers) from time to time.
NEVER ADD ANYTHING WITH STARCH OR FLOUR,(even Rice) as pepperpot could sour & go bad.
ALWAYS USE NON METAL UTENSILS (ie wooden spoons).
Add water with cassereep every so often & boil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1433, Fat 110.9, SaturatedFat 40.1, Cholesterol 298.3, Sodium 1802.8, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 14.3, Protein 80.7