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Oven BBQ Pigtails

Cultural Context

Oven BBQ Pigtails are a beloved dish in Trinidad and Tobago, often enjoyed during family gatherings and festive occasions. This dish showcases the island's rich culinary heritage, blending bold flavors with a unique cut of meat. Pigtails are marinated and baked to tender perfection, making them a flavorful centerpiece for any meal. Today, variations can be found across the Caribbean, where barbecue culture thrives, adapting local ingredients and spices to create delicious interpretations.

TrinidadianTTmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
3 lbs pigtails
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon ginger
green seasoning
pepper flakes
thyme
paprika
barbecue sauce
tamarind chutney
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
bay leaves

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade tomato sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

pigtails

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Pork belly can be a more accessible cut.

1

Add 3 lbs of pigtails to a bowl and cover with hot water, then refrigerate overnight.

2

Chop pigtails into bite-sized pieces.

3

In a pot, add 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon of ginger, and green seasoning.

4

Add pigtails to the pot and coat them in the green seasoning.

5

Add pepper flakes, thyme, and paprika to the pigtails and mix well.

6

Add barbecue sauce, tamarind chutney, 1 teaspoon of honey, 1 teaspoon of oil, 1 teaspoon of oregano, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.

7

Mix everything together until well combined.

8

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and add bay leaves.

9

Bake in the oven at 375°F for 45 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingbaking

Equipment Needed

baking dishpot

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

BBQ PigtailsBarbecued Pigtails

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