Guyana Pepper Pot Recipe

Name: Guyana Pepper Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket; 1 lb pork, trotters (or cow's heels) (optional); 1/2 lb pigs tail (optional); 1/2 cup amerindian seasoning (cassareep); 1 red hot pepper; 1 cinnamon stick (1 in x 1 in); 1 ounce sugar; salt; 2 stalks basil; 1 bunch fine fresh thyme; 1 large chopped onion; 3 chopped garlic cloves

Servings: persons

1 lb stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket
1 lb pork, trotters (or cow's heels) (optional)
1/2 lb pigs tail (optional)
1/2 cup amerindian seasoning (cassareep)
1 red hot pepper
1 cinnamon stick (1 in x 1 in)
1 ounce sugar
salt
2 stalks basil
1 bunch fine fresh thyme
1 large chopped onion
3 chopped garlic cloves

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Soak pig tails and scald.
2
Cook cow heel or trotters in covered pan with water to boil.
3
Skim.
4
When half tender add all the other meats hot water to cover.
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Add all other ingredients and simmer gently for about one hour until meat is tender.
6
Adjust flavor with salt and sugar.
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Note: This dish develops flavor when left over a period of days. If left unrefrigerated, it must be reheated to a boil every day.
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Pepperpot is popularly served with dense bread and butter, though it is equally as good with rice or roti.
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*Serving sizes are a guess on my part - will update.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb stewing beef or 1 lb beef brisket, 1 lb pork, trotters (or cow's heels) (optional), 1/2 lb pigs tail (optional), 1/2 cup amerindian seasoning (cassareep), and more.

Yes, Guyana Pepper Pot falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Guyana Pepper Pot

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