Jamaican Stew Peas Recipe//Stew Peas with Turkey Neck//Easy Salt Beef Stew Peas//Jamaican Cuisine

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious and canned options save time.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

Soak red kidney beans overnight in water.

Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a pot with fresh water.

Bring the beans to a boil over medium heat and cook until tender, about 1-1.5 hours.

In a separate skillet, brown the pork until golden on all sides.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and scallions to the pork, cooking until fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in thyme, allspice, and black pepper, mixing well.

Combine the pork mixture with the cooked beans in the pot.

Pour in coconut milk and add bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper.

Simmer the stew over low heat for 30-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add carrots and bell pepper, cooking until vegetables are tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Finish with lime juice and salt to taste before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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