PIG FEET SOUSE AND JOHNNY CAKE (A Bahamian Ting)

pig feet

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork shanks

Chicken feet offer a similar texture with less fat.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option.

cornmeal

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour adds more fiber.

Clean pig feet thoroughly under running water and wash in vinegar and water.

Boil pig feet in a large pot with water until tender, about 2-3 hours.

Remove pig feet from pot and let cool slightly.

Chop pig feet into bite-sized pieces and set aside.

In a bowl, combine lime juice, chopped onion, celery, and season with salt and red pepper flakes.

Add chopped pig feet to the bowl and mix well to coat.

Let the mixture marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt for the Johnny Cake.

Add melted butter, evaporated milk, and water to the dry ingredients and stir until combined.

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.

Pour batter into the skillet to form cakes, cooking until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Serve pig feet souse chilled with warm Johnny Cakes.

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