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Jamaican Stew Peas with Pigstail

Cultural Context

Jamaican Stew Peas with Pigstail is a traditional dish that reflects the rich culinary heritage of Jamaica. Originating from the island's African roots, this hearty stew combines beans and meat in a fragrant coconut milk base, often enjoyed during family gatherings or special occasions. Today, it remains a beloved comfort food, showcasing the use of local ingredients and flavors.

JamaicanJMmain
90 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups red kidney beans
2 smoked turkey legs
1 medium onion
garlic
ginger
turmeric
pimento seeds
Rosemary
salt
black pepper
all-purpose seasoning
meat seasoning
3 cups water
fresh coconut

pigstail

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Evaporated milk is less expensive and still creamy.

1

Soak 2 cups of red kidney beans for about 10 minutes, then drain and pick out any imperfect ones.

2

Add the smoked turkey legs to the pressure cooker.

3

Add 1 cup of red kidney beans to the pressure cooker with the turkey legs.

4

Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and pimento seeds to the pressure cooker.

5

Chunk a medium onion and add it to the pressure cooker.

6

Add Rosemary, salt, black pepper, and all-purpose seasoning to the pressure cooker.

7

Add about 3 cups of water to cover the beans and meat.

8

Close the pressure cooker and set it to cook for 30 minutes.

9

After 30 minutes, check the beans and turkey for tenderness.

10

Prepare fresh coconut by cracking it open and collecting the coconut water.

11

Blend the coconut meat to extract more coconut milk, or use canned coconut if preferred.

12

After the pressure cooking, transfer the mixture to the stovetop and add the blended coconut milk.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsimmeringshreddingmixing

Equipment Needed

pressure cookerblenderknifecutting board

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

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