My Favorite Souse

Jun 07, 2023June 7, 20230 2
Delightful Caribbean recipe of My Favorite Souse
in Caribbean

Prep

30 min

Cook

2 hours 10 min

Ready In

14 hours 40 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 lbs pig 's feet ( pork stew meat can be used as a substitute )
4 garlic cloves , minced
1 onion , thinly sliced
1 scotch bonnet peppers ( Seeds and stem removed ) or 1 habanero pepper , chopped ( Seeds and stem removed )
1 1/2 cups fresh squeezed lime juice
3 -4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
2 cucumbers , peeled and chopped
1 bunch parsley , chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
watercress , for garnish

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6-8
Calories
389
Sugar
4g
Fat
30g
Originating from the Caribbean Island of Barbados, My Favorite Souse, a staple of Barbadian cuisine, is a delicate blend of marinated pig feet that has been simmered to perfection with fresh herbs and spices. During the sugar cane harvesting season, farmworkers enjoy a bit of souse to revive themselves on weekends. The pork feet marinated overnight in fresh lime juice, vinegar, onions, and a touch of hot pepper, creating a tangy and refreshing taste. The dish spread from the Caribbean to other regions, including Guyana and Trinidad, following the migration that occurred from those islands in the mid-1900s.

Instructions

1.Wash pig's feet well. Pour 3-4 cups of water and salt, and let it boil for about 2 hours. In some countries, they add pigtail and/or salted beef to the mixture, but not necessary.
2.After 2 hours, remove pig's feet from the pot and allow it to cool. Debone, remove excess layers of fat, and cut the meat into bite-size pieces.
3.Add minced garlic, onion, chopped scotch bonnet pepper, lime juice, and cucumber. Mix well and let it sit in the fridge overnight for the flavors to blend.
4.Before serving, finely chop parsley and add it. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper and garnish with some watercress.

PROS

Souse is a refreshing summer dish commonly served as a heartening affair post a long day of work on the farms.
The tangy of the vinegar or lime and tender texture of the pork can awaken taste buds.

This dish can also make a great hangover cure!

CONS

The significant fat content in pig’s feet may not be ideal for those watching their cholesterol levels and heart health.
Additionally, the pepper used in this recipe may not be suitable for people with a sensitive tummy or who can’t handle spicy food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Though pig feet’s high collagen content maybe tough for some to digest, it is an excellent source of gelatin- a protein vital for joint health and skin elasticity. Lime juice and cucumber in this recipe provide a healthy dose of vitamin C, which aids immunity.
However, the high fat content of souse can be concerning for people dealing with obesity and heart diseases.

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