Jamaican Stew Peas with Pigs tail

pigs tail

🥗Healthier: turkey neck

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey neck is lower in fat, while pork shoulder is more economical.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is often cheaper.

Wash the cured pigs tail with lime, vinegar, and lemon, then drain the liquid.

Soak the pigs tail in fresh water overnight in the fridge to reduce salt.

The next day, drain the water and add fresh water to the pigs tail.

Boil the pigs tail for 25 to 30 minutes, then drain the water again.

Add red kidney beans to the pot with the pigs tail and cook together.

Add garlic and allspice to the pot, stir, cover, and boil until cooked.

Check occasionally and stir to prevent the peas from burning.

Add thyme, allspice, onions, scallions, garlic, scotch bonnet, and a little all-purpose seasoning to the pot.

Add black pepper and coconut milk, about 1 cup or more to taste.

Prepare dumplings by kneading water, salt, and flour together, then roll into small pieces.

Add the dumplings to the pot to thicken the stew.

Leave the scotch bonnet whole for flavor without excessive heat.

Cover the pot and simmer until the stew thickens, stirring occasionally.

Check the consistency of the stew, aiming for a balance between too thin and too thick.

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