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Pudding & Souse

Cultural Context

Originating from Barbados, Pudding & Souse is a traditional dish often enjoyed during festive occasions, particularly on Saturdays. The dish features a unique combination of seasoned pig's trotters served with a flavorful vinegar-based sauce, known as souse. It reflects the resourcefulness of Barbadian cuisine, utilizing parts of the pig that might otherwise be discarded. Today, Pudding & Souse is celebrated as a beloved comfort food, often served at family gatherings and special events, showcasing the island's culinary heritage.

BarbadianBBmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs pig's trotters
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon thyme
1 tablespoon marjoram
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
4 cups water
1/2 cup vinegar

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

pig's trotters

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Chicken feet provide a similar texture with less fat.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds fiber and nutrients.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat while being more accessible.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice can substitute for acidity.

1

Prepare the pig's trotters by cleaning them thoroughly.

2

Place the trotters in a pressure cooker with onions, thyme, marjoram, salt, and black pepper.

3

Seal the pressure cooker and set it to cook for 45 minutes.

4

For the sous vide method, place trotters in a Ziploc bag with water, salt, thyme, and marjoram, removing air before sealing.

5

Set the sous vide machine to 140°F and cook for 60 minutes, though it may take up to 4 hours for best results.

6

For the slow cooker, place the trotters inside and set to high or low to cook until done.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmixingsteamingchilling

Equipment Needed

large potbowlsteamerknifecutting boardmold

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

gluten

Also Known As

Pudding and SousePudding and Sauce

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