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Pig Foot Souse

Cultural Context

Originating from Trinidad, Pig Foot Souse is a traditional dish often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. It reflects the resourcefulness of Caribbean cooking, utilizing every part of the pig and transforming it into a flavorful, tangy dish. The combination of pickling spices and fresh vegetables creates a refreshing contrast to the rich meat. Today, it remains a beloved delicacy in Trinidad and has found fans across the Caribbean and beyond.

TrinidadianTTmain
240 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pig feet
juice of half a lemon
6-5 cloves garlic
black pepper
sea salt
Caribbean green seasoning
water
1.5 limes
1/2 onion
2 scotch bonnet peppers
cucumber
celery
shadow benny (culantro)

pig feet

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Chicken feet are lower in fat, while pork hocks provide a similar texture.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is more cost-effective.

1

Get pig feet cut into 12 to 14 pieces by a butcher.

2

Wash pig feet thoroughly with cool water.

3

Remove any skin and hairs using a disposable razor if necessary.

4

Boil pig feet in water with scallions, thyme, crushed garlic, black pepper, and sea salt for about 2 hours, adding more water as needed.

5

After boiling, drain and rinse pig feet thoroughly.

6

Prepare cucumber by peeling and making impressions with a fork before slicing.

7

Slice half an onion, scotch bonnet peppers, and garlic thinly.

8

Juice one and a half limes.

9

Combine pig feet with cucumber, shadow benny, celery, onion, garlic, scotch bonnet peppers, lime juice, and additional salt and black pepper in a bowl.

10

Top with cold water and stir to combine.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmarinating

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlknifecutting boardrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

SousePork Souse

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