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Barbados Pudding & Souse

Cultural Context

Barbados Pudding & Souse is a traditional dish rooted in Barbadian culture, often enjoyed during festive occasions and family gatherings. The dish combines marinated pork with sweet potatoes, creating a delightful balance of flavors and textures. It reflects the island's culinary heritage, showcasing local ingredients and the influence of African and British cooking traditions. Today, it remains a beloved staple in Barbados, often served at Sunday lunches and special celebrations, with variations appearing in other Caribbean islands as well.

BarbadianBBmain
60 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
4 pounds sweet potatoes
4 scallions
1 onion
1 green pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
water
butter

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken is leaner and pork shoulder is more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar offers a tangy flavor with fewer calories.

sweet potatoes

🥗Healthier: butternut squash

💰Cheaper: regular potatoes

Butternut squash provides similar sweetness with fewer calories.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: citrus juice

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Citrus juice adds flavor without the acidity of vinegar.

1

Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into pieces.

2

Use a food processor to grate the sweet potatoes quickly.

3

Grind 4 scallions, 1 onion, and 1 green pepper in the food processor.

4

Combine the grated sweet potatoes with the ground vegetables in a bowl.

5

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 cup of sugar, 1/8 teaspoon of clove, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper to the bowl.

6

Add water to the mixture to rinse out the food processor and mix everything well.

7

Add browning sauce gradually until reaching a caramel color.

8

Taste the mixture to adjust salt or sugar if necessary.

9

Place the mixture in a bowl with butter and cover with foil to steam.

10

Prepare the chicken by cutting it into pieces and seasoning it.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingboilingmixing

Equipment Needed

food processorbowlsteamerfoil

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pudding and SouseSouse

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