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Pepperpot

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๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Experience the authentic taste of Guyana with this traditional pepperpot that delivers deep, complex flavors from slow-simmered meats and aromatic spices in every rich bite
๐Ÿฅ˜ Master the art of Caribbean cooking with this simplified version of the national dish that brings together tender meats and the unique flavor of cassareep for a truly memorable meal

  • Total Time: 3 hours 45 minutes
  • Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

– 4 pounds of meat (a combination of beef, goat, pork, oxtails, trotters, or cow heel)

– 1 cup of cassareep (a thick, molasses-like reduction made from cassava)

– 2 cinnamon sticks

– 1 2-inch piece of orange peel

– 4 cloves of garlic

– 4 whole wiri wiri peppers

– 1/2 cup of brown sugar

– 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt

– 8 to 12 cups of water

– 4 sprigs of thyme

– 6 cloves (optional)

– 2 small onions

– 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

Instructions

1-Getting started with pepperpot begins with preparing your ingredients for the best results. First, cut the meat into even pieces, trimming any excess fat keep goat meat on the bone for extra flavor, while using boneless beef. Wash and drain the meat, then brown it slightly in a large deep pot with heated vegetable oil over medium heat.

2-Once browned, add all the ingredients except the water, and stir everything well to blend the flavors. Pour in enough water to cover the mixture, then bring it to a boil while keeping the whole wiri wiri peppers intact to control the heat level. During boiling, skim off any foam or oily fat that rises to the top for a cleaner taste.

3-Reduce the heat to a gentle simmer, cover the pot, and cook for about 3 hours on LOW heat the slow process builds that rich, flavorful gravy as the liquid reduces by three-quarters. If you’re short on time, a pressure cooker canicillin speed things peek up, but traditional slow cooking in a cast iron pot really makes the dish shine. Active preparation, including cutting and browning, takes around 30-threatening to 45 minutes, so plan accordingly for a rewarding meal.

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Notes

๐ŸŒถ๏ธ Keep the whole wiri wiri peppers intact during cooking – this allows you to control the heat level and remove them before serving for a milder taste
๐Ÿฅ˜ Using a cast iron pot is traditional and helps develop deeper flavors, but any heavy-bottomed pot will work well for this slow-cooked dish
โฐ This pepperpot tastes even better when reheated over several days, making it perfect for making ahead – the flavors continue to meld and deepen with each reheating

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 3 hours
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: Guyanese/Caribbean
  • Diet: Gluten-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 680mg
  • Fat: 28g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 18g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 48g
  • Cholesterol: 150mg