Jamaica Street Food KING!! ULTIMATE Hog Head & Beans Recipe!! Huge DUMPLING Pile

hog head

🥗Healthier: pork shoulder

💰Cheaper: chicken

Pork shoulder offers a leaner cut, while chicken is more accessible.

broad beans

🥗Healthier: green peas

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Green peas are lower in calories, and canned beans are budget-friendly.

Clean and prepare the hog head, removing any hair and impurities.

Cut the hog head into manageable pieces.

Soak broad beans overnight in water, then drain.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add the hog head pieces to the pot and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Stir in thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, allspice, black pepper, and salt; cook for 2 minutes.

Add soaked broad beans and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 2-3 hours until the hog head is tender.

Add lime juice, carrots, and bay leaves; cook for an additional 30 minutes.

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

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