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pig foot souse

Pig Foot Souse

Learn to make pig foot souse like my uncle Gary! This recipe combines pickled meat, cucumbers, and rich seasonings for a local delight.
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: Caribbean, Tobago, Trinidad
Author: Renee

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Meat pigs feet
  • 2 Heads garlic
  • 5 Pimento peppers
  • 2 Small bundles chadon beni
  • 1 Small bundle celery chive and thyme
  • 2 Cucumbers
  • 1 Green Scotch Bonnet Pepper
  • 3 Limes
  • 1 Medium sized onion
  • 3 cups Cold water
  • Salt black pepper and pepper sauce to taste

Instructions

  • Clean the meat and soak it in some water and lime. Note : ( This is to get rid of the fresh smell )
  • Make seasoning with  garlic,onion,chadon beni, parsley,thyme and chive.Note: ( half of the seasoning is for the final product as well so make sure to save it)
  • In a pressure cooker allow the water to reach a boil,add the meat and seasoning.
  • Cook for 30 minutes. Note : (Allow the meat to cook until the meat has fallen off the bone.Also if using a normal pot it may take around 45 minutes to and hour )
  • Remove from the pressure cooker and place in a bowl.
  • Wash the meat out with water for about 3 times to wash out the excess oil.
  • Set aside and cool.
  • Cut the remaining fresh seasoning or any additional vegetables you may want to add.
  • In a bowl place the meat and add enough water to cover the meat.
  • Add the remaining fresh seasonings ,lime juice , salt and pepper.
  • Leave to marinate for at least 2 hours before serving.Note: ( This dish is much better when left over night to marinate)
  • Serve and enjoy

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