Barbados Pepperpot

11 steps · 1h total

1. 01

   Marinate Beef

   Give the stewing steak a good wash, then put it into a mixing bowl with a splash of lime juice.
2. 02

   Prep Aromatics

   While the beef marinates, slice the garlic and onion, then finely chop the basil and thyme.
3. 03

   Slice Scotch Bonnets

   Carefully slice the scotch bonnet peppers into fine pieces. It's a good idea to wear gloves or use a long knife to avoid direct contact; wash your hands thoroughly immediately after handling them.
4. 04

   Cube Beef

   Rinse the lime juice off the stewing steak, then cut the meat into bite-sized cubes.
5. 05

   Cube Trotters and Oxtail

   Chop the pig’s trotters and oxtail into cubes, too.
6. 06

   Boil Water

   Fill a large saucepan with water and bring it to a boil.
7. 07

   Cook Trotters

   Add the pig’s trotters to the boiling water.
8. 08

   Combine Meats and Water

   Once the pig’s trotters have boiled, drain the water. Return them to the pot, add the cubed stewing steak, and cover with fresh hot water.
9. 09

   Add Aromatics

   Stir in the chopped garlic, onion, and scotch bonnet peppers.
10. 10

    Season the Stew

    Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, basil, and thyme, along with a pinch of salt and sugar to taste.
11. 11

    Simmer Until Tender

    Bring the pot to a simmer and cook until all the meat is fork-tender and easily pulls apart.