Cooking Pig tail bouillon at the beach (St.Lucia)🇱🇨

pig tails

🥗Healthier: turkey necks

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Turkey necks are lower in fat, while pork hocks are more affordable.

scotch bonnet pepper

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeños provide heat with fewer calories, while bell peppers are more cost-effective.

Clean the pig tails thoroughly under cold water.

Place the pig tails in a large pot and cover with water.

Add chopped onion, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, and black pepper to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer.

Skim off any foam that rises to the surface during simmering.

Add chopped carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot after 30 minutes of simmering.

Continue to simmer for another 1-1.5 hours until the pig tails are tender.

Adjust seasoning with salt to taste.

In the last 10 minutes, add lime juice and scotch bonnet pepper for heat.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

Garnish with chopped green onions and parsley before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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