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Beef Pepper Pot

Cultural Context

Originating from the indigenous peoples of Guyana, Beef Pepper Pot is a traditional dish often enjoyed during Christmas and special occasions. The dish reflects the country’s diverse culinary heritage, combining spices and flavors from African, Amerindian, and European influences. Today, it is celebrated not only in Guyana but also among the diaspora, symbolizing communal gatherings and festive feasts.

GuyanaGYmain
180 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1 lb cow foot
1 lb oxtail
2 lbs beef
2 cups onions
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons broad leaf thyme
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon cloves
1 tablespoon orange peel
4 cups water
1 tablespoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat, while pork is often less expensive.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers heat with fewer calories, while bell pepper is milder.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Honey provides natural sweetness, while white sugar is more affordable.

vinegar

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

Lemon juice adds acidity with fewer calories, while apple cider is budget-friendly.

1

Clean and scrape cow foot; trim excess fat from oxtail.

2

Cut beef into pieces, leaving some fat for flavor.

3

Chop onions and garlic.

4

Boil cow foot to remove scum, then add chopped onions, garlic, thyme, and scotch bonnet pepper.

5

Add water to cover and pressure cook for 40 minutes.

6

Transfer cooked cow foot to a large pot.

7

In the same pot, add onions, garlic, thyme, scotch bonnet pepper, and orange peel for oxtail.

8

Add water and spices, then pressure cook oxtail until tender.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbrowningsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potcutting boardknifespatula

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

PepperpotGuyana Pepperpot

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