THE BAHAMAS!! FLYING TO NASSAU AND HATIAN FOOD PIKILZ GRIOT & FRIED FISH 🇧🇸

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thigh

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Chicken thigh is leaner, while pork belly is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeño provides heat with less intensity, while serrano is more affordable.

citrus juice

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity with fewer calories.

thyme

🥗Healthier: oregano

💰Cheaper: dried thyme

Oregano offers a similar flavor profile.

The creator mentions that Haitian food is popular in the Bahamas, particularly Griot, which is fried pork.

Griot is described as pork shoulder marinated in citrus and seasoned with Haitian spices, then braised and fried until dry.

The creator notes that the pork is fried until crispy and dry, highlighting the flavor.

They mention that the pork is seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper before frying.

The creator discusses the pickles served with the Griot, which includes cabbage and carrots, and is pickled with pepper.

They describe the pickles as having a spicy flavor and compare it to Jamaican escovitch, noting the differences in preparation.

The creator tastes the Griot and describes it as having good flavor and being crunchy.

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