Guyanese Pepper Pot 🌶 Recipe (Christmas Countdown ~ Day #4) ~ Episode 319

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

cassareep

🥗Healthier: molasses

💰Cheaper: soy sauce

Molasses provides sweetness and color, while soy sauce is more accessible.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index, while white sugar is more common.

Cut the beef and pork into large chunks.

Marinate the meat with vinegar, garlic, and salt for at least 30 minutes.

Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the marinated meat.

Brown the meat on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

Stir in cassareep, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper.

Pour in enough water to cover the meat completely.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Simmer for 2-3 hours until the meat is tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt and brown sugar to taste.

Serve hot, traditionally with bread or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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