How to make JAMAICAN STEW PEAS with PIG'S TAIL | Jamaican Stewed Peas | Jerene'sEats

pigs tail

🥗Healthier: turkey neck

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey neck is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

Soak pigs tail in brine for two nights and drain.

In a pot, combine soaked red kidney beans, garlic cloves, and fresh water.

Cook in a pressure cooker for about 30 minutes, following your pressure cooker's settings.

Transfer to a different pot for simmering.

Add green seasoning, black pepper, thyme, one whole scotch bonnet, minced garlic, and scallion to the pot.

Simmer to allow flavors to meld together, ensuring the peas absorb the seasoning.

Add coconut milk and stir to combine, cooking over medium heat.

Allow the mixture to simmer down and reduce the gravy to a rich consistency.

Add spinners (dumplings) to the pot and let them cook in the stew.

Taste the stew to check seasoning and ensure the scotch bonnet hasn't burst; remove it if necessary.

Add more black pepper as needed and reduce the gravy to your desired thickness.

Remove thyme sprigs and whole scallion before serving.

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