When in the Caribbean most Christmas conversations circle back to one of the most important Christmas Caribbean Treats: their traditional Pepperpot Recipe.
And, so, here is ours!
What you will need:
4 lbs of meat- (beef, lamb or whatever you like)
1 cup cassareep
2 cinnamon sticks
4 cloves garlic
4 wiri wiri peppers
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp salt
8-12 cups water
4 springs thyme
6 cloves (optional)
2 small onions
What you need to do:
- Find your largest deepest pot or a pressure cooker.
- Cut your meat into 1″ cubes, add salt & pepper and let sit whilst you prepare the other ingredients.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in your pot, add the meat and brown a little.
- Add all other ingredients EXCEPT the water & stir.
- Add water a cup at a time stopping when the meat is covered and there is around 1-2 inches of water above it.
- Bring to a boil then let simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Skimming off any oily fat as it cooks.
Hope you enjoy & Merry Christmas!
