Jamaican Stew Peas | CaribbeanPot.com

pork

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than pork.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories while evaporated milk is more budget-friendly.

red kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Black beans are nutritious and canned options save time.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños offer heat with less intensity, while bell peppers are milder.

Soak 2 cups of red beans overnight in water.

Wash and drain the beans, then cover them with water in a pot.

Pre-cook 2 lbs of salted pigtail in boiling water for about 35 minutes to remove salt and tenderize.

Add onion, scallion, and a lot of garlic to the pot with the beans.

Add fresh thyme, bay leaves, and a scotch bonnet pepper to the pot.

Add fresh ground black pepper to taste.

Add coconut milk powder to the pot, using two packages for a rich flavor.

Cover everything with water and bring to a boil.

Reduce to a rolling boil and let cook for 2 to 2.5 hours until everything is tender.

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