Trinidad Pepper Pot

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Ingredients

  • 1 1 pork knuckles or 1 lamb
  • 3 lbs fresh lean pork
  • 1 lb salt pork or 1 lb pickled pork
  • 4 4 scotch bonnet peppers or 4 habaneros
  • 1 bunch fresh thyme
  • 1 lb onion
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, heaped
  • 1/2 cup cassava juice (cassareep)

Instructions

  1. clean & cut meat into small pieces.
  2. Put into a large NON METAL pot (clay)& cover with plenty of water.
  3. Simmer for 2 hours.
  4. Add peppers ( In a small cloth bag), thyme sliced,onions, sugar & casseripe.
  5. Simmer until meat is tender.
  6. Boil everyday to keep fresh.
  7. Add fredsh meat (or cooked leftovers) from time to time.
  8. NEVER ADD ANYTHING WITH STARCH OR FLOUR,(even Rice) as pepperpot could sour & go bad.
  9. ALWAYS USE NON METAL UTENSILS (ie wooden spoons).
  10. Add water with cassereep every so often & boil.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

426 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.7g 17% DV
Total Fat 27.3g 35% DV
Carbs 39.1g 14% DV
Fiber 4.1g 14% DV
Sugar 25.5g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 785.3mg 34% DV
Potassium 321.8mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 37.3mg 12% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 60mcg 7% DV
Vitamin C 40.6mg 45% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 135.8mg 10% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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