Jamaican Pot Soup Recipe

Name: Jamaican Pot Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb of chopped pork fat; 1 12 lbs boneless beef cubes; 2 cloves chopped garlic; 12 medium onion, chopped; 5 cups water; 1 large yams or 2 medium plantains, peeled and chopped; 12 lb coconut or 12 lb cream of coconut; 1 cup okra; 1 small scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (aka jamaican hot peppers); 12 small sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 lb chopped chinese spinach (callaloo) or 1 lb spinach; 1 can of small red kidney beans or 1 can pigeon peas; salt and pepper; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon ground thyme; 3 chopped scallions; 3 -5 pinches nutmeg; 3 -5 pinches cumin; 3 cups ice water

Servings: persons

1 lb of chopped pork fat
1 12 lbs boneless beef cubes
2 cloves chopped garlic
12 medium onion, chopped
5 cups water
1 large yams or 2 medium plantains, peeled and chopped
12 lb coconut or 12 lb cream of coconut
1 cup okra
1 small scotch bonnet pepper, chopped (aka jamaican hot peppers)
12 small sweet red pepper, chopped
1 lb chopped chinese spinach (callaloo) or 1 lb spinach
1 can of small red kidney beans or 1 can pigeon peas
salt and pepper
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon ground thyme
3 chopped scallions
3 -5 pinches nutmeg
3 -5 pinches cumin
3 cups ice water

1
In a large stock pot, add pig fat with a teaspoon of oil.
2
Braise on medium heat to render drippings.
3
Add onions and garlic.
4
Pat the beef cubes dry.
5
When enough drippings have come out, add the beef and saute until brown.
6
Next add 5 cups of water and let simmer.
7
Simmer for 1 hour, and every 10-15 minutes, skim the foam that rises off the top and sides of the pot.
8
After 1 hour, add yams, bay leaves and coconut.
9
Add ice water, so that the fat will gather and you can skim it from the top.
10
After 1/2 hour, add hot and sweet peppers, okra, beans, and spices.
11
Cook for another 1/2 hour.
12
Add your spinch and scallions about 5 minutes before you're ready to serve.
13
Serve immediately.

5626

kcal

Calories

528

Fat

135

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb of chopped pork fat, 1 12 lbs boneless beef cubes, 2 cloves chopped garlic, 12 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Jamaican Pot Soup falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Jamaican Pot Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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