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Pudding And Souse

Pudding And Souse
Barbados
⏱ — min. Serves: —

Ingredients

  • For the Pudding:
  • 2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • For the Souse:
  • 2 lbs pork shoulder or pork belly, cut into chunks
  • 1 lb pig’s trotters (optional)
  • 1 large cucumber, thinly sliced
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 3-4 limes, juiced
  • 1 scotch bonnet pepper, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Water (for boiling)

Instructions

Prepare the Pudding

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

In a large bowl, combine the grated sweet potatoes, brown sugar, melted butter, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, salt, raisins (if using), and coconut milk. Mix well to combine.

Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until the pudding is set and golden brown on top. Allow it to cool slightly before serving.

Prepare the Souse

In a large pot, cover the pork shoulder or pork belly and pig’s trotters (if using) with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 1-1.5 hours, or until the meat is tender.

Drain the meat and let it cool slightly. Remove any bones from the pig’s trotters and discard them. Cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.

In a large bowl, combine the cooked pork, thinly sliced cucumber, thinly sliced onion, lime juice, and scotch bonnet pepper (if using).

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix well. Allow the souse to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.

Serve

Enjoy your meal!