Philadelphia Pepper Pot Recipe

Name: Philadelphia Pepper Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs honeycomb tripe, well cleaned; 2 lbs tripe, well cleaned; 1 veal shank; 1 large onion, peeled and chopped; 1 bay leaf; 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 bunch pot herbs (pot herbs are assorted cooking herbs of your choice, much like bouquet garni -- parsley, chives, ros); salt; cayenne pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped; Dumplings; 1 cup suet or 1 cup lard, finely chopped; 2 cups flour, sifted; 1/4 teaspoon salt; water, enough to make a stiff dough

Servings: persons

2 lbs honeycomb tripe, well cleaned
2 lbs tripe, well cleaned
1 veal shank
1 large onion, peeled and chopped
1 bay leaf
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 bunch pot herbs (pot herbs are assorted cooking herbs of your choice, much like bouquet garni -- parsley, chives, ros)
salt
cayenne pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon parsley, chopped
Dumplings
1 cup suet or 1 cup lard, finely chopped
2 cups flour, sifted
1/4 teaspoon salt
water, enough to make a stiff dough

1
Wash tripe thoroughly, place in a kettle and cover with water; simmer for 8 hours.
2
Drain and cool.
3
Cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
4
Cover veal shank with 3 quarts of cold water and simmer about 3 hours.
5
Remove meat from bones and cut into small pieces.
6
Strain broth and return to kettle.
7
Add onion and bay leaf; simmer about an hour.
8
While onion is cooking, make dumplings by combining all the ingredients together and roll into small balls (about the size of marbles).
9
Add peeled and cubed potatoes with the pot herbs.
10
Add meat and cooked tripe; season with salt and cayenne to taste.
11
Roll dumplings lightly in flour to prevent sticking and drop into hot soup.
12
Cook for about ten minutes, add chopped parsley and serve at once.

981

kcal

Calories

Fat

248

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

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs honeycomb tripe, well cleaned, 2 lbs tripe, well cleaned, 1 veal shank, 1 large onion, peeled and chopped, and more.

Yes, Philadelphia 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Philadelphia Pepper Pot

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Variations & substitutions

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