Cottage cooking Ep.1 Pepper Pot with @ChefDwightSmith

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than beef.

cassareep

🥗Healthier: molasses

💰Cheaper: dark soy sauce

Molasses provides sweetness and color similar to cassareep.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat while being more accessible.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey adds a unique flavor while white sugar is cost-effective.

Cut beef and pork into cubes.

Marinate meat with garlic, onion, salt, and vinegar for at least 1 hour.

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

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

Add cassareep, water, and spices to the pot.

Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

Cover and simmer for 2-3 hours until meat is tender.

Add scotch bonnet pepper whole for flavor without excessive heat.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot with bread or rice.

Cooking Techniques

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