THE BEST JAMAICAN CURRY MUTTON RECIPE

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective, while pork provides a similar texture.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: serrano pepper

Jalapeños are milder, while serrano peppers offer a similar heat level.

curry powder

🥗Healthier: homemade curry blend

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Homemade blends can be healthier and cheaper than store-bought curry powder.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil adds flavor while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

Marinate mutton with lemon, vinegar, homemade green seasoning (optional), curry powder, lamb seasoning, all-purpose seasoning, dried thyme, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, garam masala, ground coriander, turmeric, and virgin olive oil for at least 1 hour.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, and fresh thyme; sauté until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in scotch bonnet and spring onion; cook for another 2 minutes to release flavors.

Add marinated mutton to the pot; brown on all sides for about 10 minutes.

Pour in water to cover the meat; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours until mutton is tender.

Add chopped carrots and potatoes; stir to combine.

Continue cooking for another 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary; add more salt or pepper as desired.

Serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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