Trinidad Pepper Pot Recipes

TRINIDAD PEPPER POT

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.

TRINIDAD PEPPERPOT BEEF

Steps:

• Put the beef into a large pan, add enough stock to cover, and bring to a boil, skimming off any scum that rises to the surface.
• Lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until the meat feels just tender when pierced with a skewer.
• Add the onions, chilies, and half of the parsley, vinegar, sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mixed peppecorns, cinnamon, thyme, allspice, and salt to taste.
• Cover and simmer for 2 hours or until the beef is very tender.
• Transfer the beef to a carving board, cover, and keep warm.
• Skim any fat from the cooking liquid, and boil for about 10-20 minutes or until reduced to 1 1/4 cups.
• Season, adding more vinegar and crushed peppercorns if needed.
• Slice the beef thickly, discarding any fat.
• Pour the sauce over the beef and sprinkle with the remaining parsley.

CARIBBEAN PEPPERPOT

Steps:

• Wash the meat & chop roughly into convenient pieces about 1 1/2 " square.
• Put into a large heavy saucepan.
• Cover with some of the water & bring very slowly to the boil.
• When just beginning to boil, add salt & continue to simmer over a low heat for at least 1 1/2 hours.
• Skim the scum from the surface.
• Add a little more cold water, skim again, & repeat the process 3 times.
• Add all the vegetables & seasonings except the peas.
• Simmer for a further hour, skimming from time to time if more scum arises.
• Stir in the peas, cook for a further 5 minutes, and serve very hot with plenty of pepper added.
• NOTE: split peas can be used instead of pigeon peas.