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Jamaican Stew Peas with Pigtail

Cultural Context

Jamaican Stew Peas is a hearty dish with roots in the island's culinary traditions, often made with salt pigtail and kidney beans. It reflects the resourcefulness of Jamaican cooks who utilize local ingredients to create comforting meals. Traditionally enjoyed on Sundays or special occasions, this dish has evolved with variations, including the use of different meats or vegetarian options, making it a beloved staple in Jamaican households and beyond.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
490 grams red kidney beans
4 cloves garlic
8 pimento seeds
1 liter water
3 teaspoons ground black pepper
3 teaspoons salt
diced beef
1 teaspoon jerk seasoning
2 teaspoons browning sauce
1 teaspoon pickle pepper sauce
onion
scotch bonnet pepper
scallions

pigtail

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey provides a leaner option, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Light coconut milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is less expensive.

1

Measure and wash 490 grams of red kidney beans.

2

In a pot, add the beans, 1 liter of water, 4 cloves of garlic, 8 pimento seeds, 3 teaspoons of ground black pepper, and 3 teaspoons of salt.

3

Bring the pot to a boil and cook the beans, topping up the water as needed, until they are partially cooked.

4

Once the beans are partially cooked, turn off the heat and let them rest.

5

Prepare the diced beef by washing it with lime, lemon juice, or vinegar to remove any raw taste.

6

Season the beef with onion, garlic, scotch bonnet pepper, and powdered seasonings, including 1 teaspoon of jerk seasoning, 2 teaspoons of browning sauce, and 1 teaspoon of pickle pepper sauce.

7

Mix the beef with the seasonings and let it marinate for 30 to 45 minutes.

8

Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a pan and add the marinated beef, cooking until it is nearly cooked through.

9

Add the cooked beef to the pot with the partially cooked beans and mix well.

10

Cover the pot partially and let it simmer, gradually adding water as needed to avoid watering down the flavor.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Also Known As

Stew PeasStewed Peas

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