SALTED PIGTAIL PELAU|ONE - POT DINNER

pigtail

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner and more accessible.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories.

black-eyed peas

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and money.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: habanero

Jalapeños provide heat with more availability.

Cut pigtails into 1 to 2 inch pieces.

Boil pigtails for 30 minutes to remove salt, then discard the water and boil for another 30 minutes.

Allow boiled pigtails to cool for a few minutes.

Season pigtails with a custom seasoning blend, all-purpose seasoning, carrots, onions, fresh tomatoes, scallions, garlic, brown sugar, ketchup, black pepper, and soy sauce; mix and set aside.

Heat vegetable oil on medium for 2-3 minutes until hot.

Add seasoned pigtails to the hot oil and sear for about 4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.

Add pre-washed white rice to the pot.

Pour in coconut milk and stir to combine.

Add water to the bowl used for seasoning the meat, swirl it around, and pour it into the pot.

Stir to combine all ingredients in the pot.

Add butter and fresh thyme to the pot.

Add scotch bonnet pepper, leaving it whole, and allow it to float on top.

Bring the pot to a boil on medium heat.

Once boiling, increase heat to high and cook until all water is absorbed, about 8-10 minutes, without stirring.

Once liquid is absorbed, cover the pot and let it simmer for 5 minutes.

Remove woody thyme bits and scotch bonnet pepper before serving.

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