JAMAICAN STEW PEAS RECIPE /WITH PIGSTAIL & BEEF [EASY & DELICIOUS]

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 for 2 to 24 hours, preferably overnight.

Boil and soak pig's tail, then cut into small pieces.

Chop chicken feet in half and add to the pot with the soaked red kidney beans.

Add pre-seasoned beef to the pot, ensuring all meat is cut into small pieces for even cooking.

Check the water level in the pot; it should be the same level or slightly lower than the meat, not making soup.

Pressure cook the meat for 10 minutes, then let the pressure cooker sit for about an hour to release steam.

Cover the pot with a regular lid and bring to a boil.

Add freshly squeezed coconut milk to the boiling pot.

Add about a teaspoon of browning to achieve a darker color, using a spoon to pour it in carefully.

Add spinners (dumplings) to the pot and let it boil for 2-3 minutes without stirring to avoid crumbling.

Add about a tablespoon of butter, scotch bonnet pepper, onion, scallions, and thyme to the pot.

Taste the stew and add powdered all-purpose seasoning if needed.

Cover the pot and let it come to a boil again, cooking for at least another 10 minutes on medium heat.

Do not wait until the meat is falling apart before turning off the stove; the stew is ready when it thickens over time.

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