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West Indies Pepperpot Soup

Soups

Serves 10

Ingredients for West Indies Pepperpot Soup

3/4 pound salt-cured pork shoulder, diced (see Chef’s Note)
3/4 pound salt-cured beef shoulder, diced (see Chef’s Note)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1/4 habañero pepper, seeded and chopped (see Chef’s Note)
1 cup chopped scallions
1 pound taro root, peeled and diced
1 gallon Beef Stock
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
1 tablespoon freshly ground allspice (see Chef’s Note)
1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more
1 pound callaloo or collard greens, rinsed and chopped (see Chef’s Note)
Salt

Method for West Indies Pepperpot Soup

• In a large stockpot, sauté the pork and beef in the oil over high heat for 10 minutes, until brown.
• Add the onion, garlic, and habañero pepper, and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion is translucent.
• Add the scallions and sauté for 3 minutes.
• Add the taro root and sauté for 3 to 5 minutes more, until translucent.
• Add the stock, bay leaves, thyme, allspice, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil over high heat.
• Reduce the heat to medium and cook for about 30 minutes, until the meat and taro root are tender.
• Stir in the callaloo.
• Reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the callaloo is wilted.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Serve in a tureen or divide among individual soup bowls.
• Serve with Sweet Potato Biscuits, if desired.

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