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HOW TO COOK AUTHENTIC JAMAICAN COW FOOT AND BEANS RECIPE

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Jamaican Cow Foot and Beans

Cultural Context

Originating from Jamaica, Cow Foot and Beans is a traditional dish that reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cuisine, utilizing often overlooked cuts of meat. It's a hearty, flavorful stew that brings families together, often served during special occasions or Sunday dinners. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean, showcasing local ingredients and personal touches, making it a beloved comfort food.

JamaicanJMmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 lbs cow foot
1 cup red kidney beans
1 medium onion
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 bay leaves
1 large carrot
1 bell pepper
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 cups beef broth
2 green onions
to taste salt
to taste browning sauce
to taste soy sauce
to taste tomato ketchup
to taste fish and meat sauce
1 inch ginger
to taste pimento seeds
to taste onion powder
to taste garlic powder
to taste ginger powder

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

cow foot

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Chicken thighs are leaner, while pork hocks offer a similar texture.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious and canned beans save time.

1

Clean cow foot with vinegar and lime juice to remove rawness.

2

Blend garlic, onion, scallion, and thyme to create a green seasoning mix.

3

Crush pimento seeds for tenderizing the cow foot.

4

Massage the green seasoning into the cow foot.

5

Add browning sauce and soy sauce to the cow foot and mix well.

6

Marinate cow foot in a Ziploc bag for 24 hours.

7

Heat vegetable oil in a Dutch pot and sear the marinated cow foot for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

8

Transfer the cow foot to a pressure cooker and add hot water to cover the meat.

9

Pressure cook the cow foot for 1 hour until tender.

10

Prepare the gravy by mixing soy sauce, browning sauce, tomato ketchup, and fish and meat sauce.

11

Add the cooked cow foot back to the pot, along with the prepared gravy and chopped vegetables, and bring to a boil.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifemeasuring cupsspatula

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

Cow Foot StewCow Foot Soup

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