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Pig Foot Souse

Cultural Context

Originating from Trinidad, Pig Foot Souse is a traditional dish often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. It reflects the resourcefulness of Caribbean cooking, utilizing every part of the pig and transforming it into a flavorful, tangy dish. The combination of pickling spices and fresh vegetables creates a refreshing contrast to the rich meat. Today, it remains a beloved delicacy in Trinidad and has found fans across the Caribbean and beyond.

TrinidadianTTmain
240 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs pig feet
1/2 cup lime juice
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons salt
2 bay leaves
1 large onion
4 cups water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon dry thyme
1 medium red onion
1 medium white onion
4 cloves garlic
2 scallions
1/4 cup parsley
1/2 cup green cherries
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 bell pepper

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

pig feet

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Chicken feet are lower in fat, while pork hocks provide a similar texture.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is more cost-effective.

1

Wash the pig feet very clean with lime, lemon, and salt.

2

Check for hair on the skin and shave it off with a disposable blade or roast it on the stove.

3

Marinate the pig feet overnight with your favorite seasoning.

4

In a pot, add the marinated pig feet, one bay leaf, and one onion cut into quarters.

5

Fill the pot with water and add a little salt, then boil low and slow for about 1.5 to 2 hours.

6

After boiling, wash the pig feet twice to remove the gelatin texture.

7

Add a little lemon juice to the pot after washing the pig feet.

8

Cut a lime in half and squeeze it into the pot, then drop the halves in.

9

In a plastic cup, mix half a cup of white vinegar and a quarter cup of rice wine vinegar with salt, adding more to taste.

10

Chop the cucumber, red onions, garlic, scallions, parsley, and peppers, then mix them together in the pot.

11

Add the boiled pig feet to the mixture and let it cook for another 2 to 2.5 hours, leaving the lime in for flavor.

12

Slice the cucumber thinly for garnish.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmarinating

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlknifecutting boardrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

SousePork Souse

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