HOW TO COOK JAMAICAN PEPPER POT SOUP / OUR VERSION

scotch bonnet pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Jalapeño provides a milder heat for those sensitive to spice.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork can be more affordable.

Introduce the dish and ingredients, mentioning the use of green banana and Irish potato.

Peel the green bananas and Irish potatoes, ensuring to remove any imperfections.

Wash the peeled bananas and potatoes thoroughly.

Cut the green bananas and Irish potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare the corn pork by boiling it to reduce saltiness, mentioning the need for a second boil.

In a large pot, add water and bring it to a boil.

Add the corn pork to the boiling water and let it simmer for a while to cook through.

Add the beef to the pot and let it cook for 30 minutes.

Stir in pimento seeds, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot and continue to simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Incorporate diced bell pepper and tomatoes into the soup.

Season with black pepper and salt to taste, adjusting as necessary.

Simmer for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Remove scotch bonnet pepper before serving to control heat level.

Finish with a splash of lime juice and garnish with green onions.

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