Guyanese Cow Heel and Oxtail pepper-pot

cow heel

💰Cheaper: beef shank

Beef shank provides a similar texture at a lower cost.

oxtail

💰Cheaper: beef short ribs

Beef short ribs are more affordable and still flavorful.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

Coconut sugar is a natural alternative with a lower glycemic index.

vinegar

💰Cheaper: lemon juice

Lemon juice can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Wash cow heel and oxtail with lime juice.

Season the meat with Guyana fine thyme, broad leaf thyme, garlic, black pepper, and salt.

Blend the seasoning ingredients with a little water to create a marinade.

Marinate the meat with the blended seasoning and mix well.

Add the marinated meat to a large pot and cook to evaporate the natural water from the meat.

Wait until all the liquid is evaporated before adding additional ingredients.

Add cinnamon sticks, clove, dried orange peel, thyme, and brown sugar to the pot.

Add cash rib to the pot for preservation and flavor.

Add warm water to the pot until it covers the meat.

Cook the mixture slowly for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

After 20 minutes, check the flavor and add more cash rib if needed.

Continue to cook for another 20 to 25 minutes, adding more water as necessary until the meat is tender.

After about three hours of cooking, check the tenderness of the meat.

Sprinkle chopped green onions on top before serving.

Serve with homemade bread.

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