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Bajan Pudding and Souse

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, Bajan Pudding and Souse is a traditional dish often enjoyed during festive occasions and Sunday lunches. The dish highlights the local practice of marinating pork in a zesty mixture, which is then paired with a savory cornmeal pudding. This combination reflects the island's culinary heritage, blending flavors and textures that resonate with Barbadian culture. Today, it is celebrated not only in Barbados but also in Caribbean communities worldwide, where variations may include different meats or spices.

BarbadianBBmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
4 cups sweet potatoes
1 lg onion
4 scallions
1/4 tsp fresh pepper
1 tsp salt
1/8 clove
1 cup sugar
4 lbs pork
5 cucumber
5 lemons
parsley
thyme
All Purpose seasoning

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity with fewer calories.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: polenta

Quinoa offers more protein, while polenta is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, and margarine can be more cost-effective.

1

Peel and grate sweet potatoes.

2

Combine grated sweet potatoes, onion, scallions, fresh pepper, salt, and sugar in a bowl and mix well.

3

Pour the mixed ingredients into a greased baking dish and place in the oven at 350 degrees to bake until cooked through.

4

Wash pork with lemon/lime and salt and set aside for 5 minutes.

5

Put pork in boiling water with onion, thyme, garlic, and All Purpose seasoning.

6

While the pork is cooking, chop up cucumber, parsley, and onion, and place in a bowl.

7

Add lemon juice and salt to the chopped vegetables to taste.

8

Remove boiled tender pork from the stove and rinse under cold water, adding a little salt and lemon, then mix well and set aside to cool.

9

Once cool, add the pork to the mixed cucumber pickle and set aside to incorporate flavors.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingsteaming

Equipment Needed

baking dish

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

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