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Cow Heel Souse

Cultural Context

Cow Heel Souse is a traditional dish from Guyana, often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. This dish highlights the use of cow heel, which is boiled and marinated with a zesty mixture of lime, vinegar, and spices, creating a refreshing and tangy flavor profile. It reflects the resourcefulness of Caribbean cooking, turning less popular cuts of meat into a beloved delicacy. Today, Cow Heel Souse is celebrated not just in Guyana but also in other Caribbean nations, where variations may include different spices and vegetables.

GuyanaeseGYmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 pounds cow heel
lime juice
salt
green seasoning
shadow benny
seasoning peppers
hot pepper
cucumbers

cow heel

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Chicken feet are lower in fat, while pork hocks are more affordable.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers a similar acidity, while vinegar is often cheaper.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with less intensity, while serrano peppers are more accessible.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white vinegar

Apple cider vinegar has a milder flavor, while white vinegar is less expensive.

1

Wash the cow heel with lime juice.

2

Pressure cook the cow heel for about half an hour until tender.

3

Let the meat cool completely and wash it again to remove grease.

4

Cut cucumbers into thin slices.

5

Prep other ingredients like peppers and onions.

6

Add salt to water and mix in green seasoning and minced shadow benny.

7

Add a mixture of seasoning peppers and hot pepper to the mixture.

8

Add lime juice and taste for salt.

9

Add the cooled cow heel to the mixture.

10

Add cucumbers and stir.

11

Let it sit for about half an hour to allow the meat to pickle.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmarinating

Equipment Needed

pressure cookercutting boardknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

SouseCow Heel Salad

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