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Chef Devan Rajkumar
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Pig Foot Souse

Cultural Context

Originating from Trinidad, Pig Foot Souse is a traditional dish often enjoyed during festive occasions and gatherings. It reflects the resourcefulness of Caribbean cooking, utilizing every part of the pig and transforming it into a flavorful, tangy dish. The combination of pickling spices and fresh vegetables creates a refreshing contrast to the rich meat. Today, it remains a beloved delicacy in Trinidad and has found fans across the Caribbean and beyond.

TrinidadianTTmain
240 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs pig feet
1/2 cup Shadow Benny (chopped)
1 scotch bonnet pepper (whole)
1/2 cup celery (chopped)
1/4 cup lime juice
1/2 teaspoon Kuma pimento (whole)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon salt

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

pig feet

🥗Healthier: chicken feet

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Chicken feet are lower in fat, while pork hocks provide a similar texture.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice offers similar acidity, while vinegar is more cost-effective.

1

Introduce the dish as pigfoot sauce.

2

Show the seasoned pig feet with Shadow Benny, pepper, and celery.

3

Explain that the pig feet are pressured and then marinated in a vibrant liquid.

4

Describe the marinade as having lots of citrus and lime, along with Shadow Benny and other seasonings.

5

Taste the dish and describe the flavors as sour, spicy, garlicky, and herby from the Shadow Benny.

6

Comment on the tenderness of the pig feet and the absence of gaminess.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmarinating

Equipment Needed

large potmixing bowlknifecutting boardrefrigerator

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Also Known As

SousePork Souse

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