Curry goat or goat curry as it’s called in Guyana is one of those dishes you immediately think about when you envision Caribbean cuisine and rightly so, as it’s something you’ll find being prepared on just about every island in the Caribbean. Though the recipe may differ from island to island one thing is common – it must be tender. This usually means cooking it slowly for at least a couple hours to the point where the meat falls off the bones. And though you now get boneless curry goat at the many Caribbean take-out restaurants, the pieces with bone is still the traditional cut of goat meat to use. It can be argued that there’s much more flavor in the bones.

You’ll Need…

3 lbs goat
1 teaspoon salt
dash black pepper
1 medium onion sliced
4 cloves garlic crushed or sliced thin
3 sprigs thyme
1 tomato sliced
5 red birds eye pepper (or 1/2 scotch bonnet)
1 scallion
1 teaspoon curry powder for seasoning the meat
2 tablespoon curry powder for cooking
1/2 teaspoon amchar masala (optional but goes well with this dish)
1 tablespoon Caribbean green seasoning
2 leaves shado beni (bhandhanya)
1 teaspoon ketchup
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
3 cups water

Notes: I like using goat with the bones, but if you prefer (and can afford it) you can certainly used boneless goat.

Season the washed goat with the salt, black pepper, Caribbean green seasoning, amchar masala (roasted ground cumin will work as well), ketchup (adds a nice acidic layer), teaspoon of curry, the chopped tomato and the chopped scallions. Mix well and allow to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight may give even better results.

Heat the vegetable oil in the pressure cooker (same steps if you’re not using a pressure cooker) on med/high heat and toss in the diced onion and garlic. Turn the heat down to low and let it cook slowly for 3-5 minutes. With the heat still on low, now toss in the curry powder (2 tablespoon – I use a madras blend made in the Caribbean) and stir well. Let that go for another 3 minutes or so on low heat to cook off the raw curry taste. Add the peppers, cook for a minute and then add the seasoned goat.

Turn the heat up as you want to sear the meat and allow it to pick up some of that lovely curry colour and flavor from the bottom of the pot.

After 10-15 minutes on high heat, top with the other ingredients and secure the lid on the pressure cooker. Cook for 30-35 minutes as per your pressure cooker instructions.

Ensure the pressure cooker is cool before opening (release air and run cool water over it if in a rush). You should now have tender curry goat, but the gravy may be runny for your liking. With the lid off, put the open pressure cooker back on the flame (high) and burn off the liquid until you have a gravy the consistency you like.

TIP. Goat can be notoriously fatty, so what I usually do is after it’s done pressure cooking I allow it to cool completely (before thickening the gravy) and in doing so you’ll see a thin layer of fat at the top form (very thick). Spoon that out and discard. Now turn up the heat to get the gravy right.

By cooking this curry goat in the pressure cooker we cut the cooking time by about 2/3’s, so if you’re ever pressed for time, this pressure cooker curry goat recipe will come in handy. If you don’t have a pressure cooker, you’ll have to bring the pot to a boil after adding all the ingredients, then reduce to a gentle simmer for about 2 to 2.5 hours (lid on). Remember to stir and do check to see if there’s enough liquid as it cooks slowly.

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A Non Traditional Stove Top Jerk Chicken.

May 27, 2025August 12, 201332 Comments

There’s been a lot of discussion, hate and much love for this recipe after I posted the recipe video online. In an effort to prevent the traditionalists from getting uneasy when they go through this recipe, let me be clear that this is NOT a traditional jerk chicken recipe. This stove top jerk chicken recipe is mainly for anyone who do not have access to either a bbq, grill and/or pimento wood. It’s an effort to mimic the flavors you’ve come to enjoy from classic jerk, but with the convenience of using a sauce pan.

BTW, for those of you who wrote in asking for a gravy to go with your jerk chicken.. stay tuned, this gravy will blow your socks off!

You’ll Need….

3lbs chicken drums

Marinade

1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
8 pimento berries (or 1 teaspoon ground allspice)
3 scallions
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger
6 springs thyme
1 med onion
1/4 cup apple juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 scotch bonnet pepper
1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 tablespoon veg oil
juice 1/2 lemon
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon honey

* garnish with chopped parsley

IMPORTANT! Please go through the ingredient list if doing this recipe gluten free to ensure that they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs. Especially the soy sauce and chicken stock.

Place all the ingredients mention for the marinade into a food processor of blender (chop finely and mix well if you don’t have access to a blender), then pour it over the washed/drained chicken pieces and allow it to marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge.

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a deep sauce pan (tip – use a non stick pan for better browning), knock off most of the marinade off the chicken pieces and brown on med-high heat. Takes about 10 minutes or so to get some colour.

Add in the honey and tomato paste and give it a good stir. This will add some lovely colour to the dish and the honey will help balance off the heat of the scotch bonnet pepper. P0ur in the lemon juice and chicken stock followed by 3/4 cup of the jerk marinade the chicken was sitting in. Turn the heat up to bring it to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer, cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes. Now remove the lid and turn up the heat to burn off any excess liquid. Here’s where you’ll taste it for salt (adjust accordingly) and thicken the gravy to the desired consistency.

Your kitchen will have the wonderful scent of the ginger, spices and herbs from the marinade and to be quite honest you’ll be counting down the minutes to dive in. Garnish with some chopped parsley and get ready to enjoy some of the most delicious jerk chicken NOT made the traditional way. It may take on the appearance of stewed chicken, but I assure you there’s no mistaken the jerk elements of this tasty dish.

I almost feel as if I’m trying too hard to add validity to this recipe, but give it a try then come back and leave your comments!

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Classic Coconut Curry Chicken With String Beans.

May 27, 2025August 7, 201314 Comments

This is a delightful dish our mom would prepare whenever there was leftover chicken from the day before (usually on a Monday). She would curry the beans and the last 5 minutes or so add in the chicken pieces for the perfect accompaniment for boiled rice or hot roti off the tawa. In this version I’ll do things a little different by doing the curry chicken base first, then we’ll add the trimmed beans and simmer it all in some coconut milk.

You’ll Need…

1.5 lbs chicken thighs
1 lb string beans
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon Caribbean green seasoning
2 tablespoon veg oil
1.5 tablespoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon amchar massala (optional)
1 shallot
4 cloves garlic
5 birds eye pepper (aka bird pepper)
1 cup coconut milk

Notes. I used a madras curry blend (made in the Caribbean). The chicken thighs were deboned, but feel free to use bone-in (about 2lbs).. cook a little longer. Do NOT cut the peppers, simply remove the stems and use whole. We’ll get some flavor from them, without the raw heat. IMPORTANT: If doing this recipe gluten free, do ensure that the curry powder has no flour filler to meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs.

Cut the chicken into 1 -2 inch pieces, wash and drain. Then season with the salt, black pepper, green seasoning and amchar massala (you can also use ground roasted geera – cumin) and allow to marinate for about 1 hour. In the meantime you can trim the string beans (simply cut off the tips and cut into 2 inch pieces).

Heat the oil in a fairly large pan on med-high, then add the chopped shallot (you can also use onion) and garlic and turn the heat down to low. Cook this gently for about 3 minutes. Then add the curry powder and stir well. Cook for a further 3 minutes to get the raw curry taste out. It will go darker in colour and go a bit grainy.

Now add the peppers (do not break them unless you want the heat) and cook for about 30 seconds, then add in the seasoned chicken and mix well to deglaze the pan and to coat the chicken pieces with the lovely curry base we created.

Turn the heat up to medium/high and cook the chicken with the lid uncovered for about 4-5 minutes. Then add the trimmed beans and coconut milk (remember to give it a good stir) and bring to a boil. Place the lid on the pan and cook for about 10 minutes (depending on how well you like your beans cooked) on a simmer (so lower the heat).

Remove the lid and time to finish off the dish. You check for salt at this point (adjust accordingly) and you can also personalize the dish at this point. Depending if you want gravy or not, you can now turn up the heat and burn off all the remaining liquid. OPTIONAL: Toss in a few cherry tomatoes, turn off the heat and place the lid back on. The residual heat will soften the tomatoes so it does not go to mush and really give the dish some colour.

This is a dish Tehya simply craves (me too) and it’s a great way to get children eating vegetables. But please try to not overcook the beans as it will take on a soggy texture and loose it’s bright flavor.

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BBQ Chicken Wrapped In Bacon Glazed With Tamarind BBQ Sauce.

May 27, 2025July 28, 20137 Comments

When it comes to BBQ and grilling in the Caribbean, we usually stick to more traditional things, like ‘jerk” and your everyday grilled chicken and other meats glazed store bought bbq sauce. However it’s not due to a lack of creativity, but more sticking to what you know. The new generation are experimenting with different flavors, techniques and approaching food in general as a painter would a blank canvas.

Here’s an example of our creativity…

You’ll Need…

12 chicken drumsticks (skinless)
pinch salt
1 teaspoon orange zest
pinch black pepper
juice 1/2 orange
1 tablespoon olive oil
12 strips bacon
2 birds eye pepper
1 teaspoon Caribbean green seasoning

10 strips of your fav bacon as well as some toothpicks.

* 3/4 cup tamarind bbq sauce.

Please click on the links above if you need help making the Caribbean green seasoning and/or the homemade tamarind BBQ sauce.

Wash and drain the chicken, then season with the all of the ingredients mentioned above, except the BBQ sauce. Cover and allow to marinate for about two hours.

Shake of the pieces of pepper (leave it it you want the kick) and wrap each piece of chicken with a strip of bacon, then use a toothpick to secure it on.

On a relatively hot grill (brush some vegetable oil on the grilling grates) place the bacon wrapped chicken pieces away from direct heat. On my grill there are 3 burners, so I left the one in the middle off, but had the ones on either sides going. The idea is to grill with indirect heat so you don’t char the outside and have it still raw inside.

Grill as you would normally grill.

Tip: Place you tamarind BBQ sauce (or any fav sauce you decide to use) in a metal cup and let it gently heat on top of your grill, so you’re not basting your chicken pieces with cold sauce.

The last five minutes of cooking is when you’d place the chicken on direct heat (low) and start brushing them with that lovely tamarind BBQ sauce.

Remember to remove the toothpicks before serving or at least warm your guests that they’re there. This will be an avalanche of flavors, from the herb marinade, the freshness of the orange zest and juice, the smokiness of the bacon and the delightful flavor of that homemade tamarind BBQ sauce will be brilliant. You’ll notice that I didn’t use much salt as the bacon is typically salty.

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Candied Pork Tenderloins On The BBQ.

May 27, 2025July 16, 20134 Comments

The past three recipes during this the official month of grilling on Caribbeanpot.com, we’ve done our cooking on a propane grill but today we’ll go old school and dust out the charcoal bbq for that extreme flavor you can only get by using coals. With just two steps and a few ingredients you’ll not only love how simple this candied pork tenderloins are to make, but you’ll be amazed at how juicy and packed with flavor they will be.

The first step is to marinate the pork tenderloins, then spark up the charcoal bbq and do your thing!

You’ll Need…

3lbs pork tenderloins
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoon brown sugar (golden)
2 sprigs thyme
2 seasoning peppers (pimento peppers)
1 teaspoon grated ginger

* I used dark soy sauce but if you’re concerned about the sodium level, you can certainly use a light soy. If you can’t source the seasoning peppers, you can use a 1/4 scotch bonnet or habanero pepper finely diced. You can also combine the seasoning peppers with scotch bonnet for a little Caribbean KICK!

Though there are only two steps in making these amazing candied pork tenderloins, it does require some patience. In a bowl combine the soy sauce, ginger, garlic and brown sugar, then place the (washed and dry) tenderloins in a zipper bag (get a strong one so it does not leak on you) and mix in all the ingredients. Seal the bag, give it a good massage then place it in a bowl in the fridge. I put it in a bowl so in the event of any leakage, there won’t be a mess in the fridge to clean up.

TIP! For extreme flavor allow this to marinate overnight, but you can also go with a couple hours if you’re pressed for time.

As you get your coals up to temperature I would recommend taking the pork out of the fridge, discard the marinade and allow it to come up to room temperature. The last thing you want to do is to put cold meat on a hot bbq.

Here is where you will now personalize the dish by the technique you use for grilling. I did the indirect method where I placed the tenderloins away from direct heat and allowed them to slowly cook for about 45 minutes. Since pork tenderloins are never uniform in shape, I always place the skinny end as far away from the direct heat as this end will ALWAYS cook faster and can dry-up on you.

Please note that due to the sugar as well as the soy sauce in the marinade it will take on color very fast, so try to cook over indirect heat. That said, the last 4-5 minutes of cooking I did place them directly over the heat to get a lovely color and for added flavor.

After you remove them off the bbq, it’s very important that you cover them with some tin foil and allow them to rest before slicing. This resting will redistribute the natural juices back into the meat and make for a more tender and juicy candied pork tenderloins.

Tip: You can add some apple wood to the coals for a lovely fruity smoke flavor which will compliment the pork very well. If you don’t have a charcoal grill, you can do your thing on a propane grill.

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Breakfast on The Grill.

May 27, 2025July 13, 20134 Comments

As we work our way through July’s month of grilling I thought I’d share a lovely breakfast done on the grill, but one which can easily be done in your kitchen oven as well. Yes I do read your emails, so this one is especially for those of you without a grill or bbq. Kieana, Tehya and myself had a grand time with this breakfast, so I know you’ll enjoy this one as much as your guests. This is not your typical Caribbean breakfast, but with the fresh herbs and slight kick from the scotch bonnet peppers… traditionalists will fall in love with this dish.

You’ll Need…

4 eggs
2 large potatoes ( I like Yukon gold)
1 tablespoon chives
1/4 scotch bonnet pepper
pinch of black pepper
pinch sea salt
2 tablespoon olive oil (see note)
1 medium onion
1 tablespoon parsley
1 teaspoon thyme
1 medium tomato
3/4 cup cheese (see note)
4 strips crispy bacon

* Near the end of cooking I had some grated cheddar which I used to top the dish (Optional)

Note: I used some of the bacon fat instead on the olive oil. Use any cheese you like… I used feta. You can use sweet potato or Caribbean yam instead of the everyday potato which I used if you really want to make this Caribbean.

Peel, wash and boil your potatoes until tender but without falling apart. Slice the tomato and onion thinly, then chop the parsley, chives and scotch bonnet pepper. Do not include any seeds from the pepper and remember to wear gloves and wash your hands with soap and water after handling scotch bonnet peppers. Also give the bacon a rough chop or if it’s fried crisp, you can easily crumble it in your hands.

It’s now time to layer everything into your cast iron pan or heat proof pan if you’re doing it in the oven. Brush on the oil (or as in my case the bacon fat) to cover the entire pan, then add the sliced onion, followed by the potato (cut 1/4 inch thick). The onion will caramelize when cooked and give it a wonderful sweet flavor.

Now add the feta cheese (spread evenly) and top it with the chives, scotch bonnet pepper, thyme and bacon bits.

Crack in the eggs (spread them apart evenly) and put the tomato slices between them, then top with the parsley, black pepper and salt. It’s now time to head out to the grill to get cooking. There are 3 burners on my grill so the the 2 burners directly under the pan were set on low and the one on the far right was on high. You’re looking for a moderate temperature and do remember to keep the lid on the grill closed.

After 20-25 minutes the eggs should be set and this is where you’ll personalize the dish a bit. Depending on how firm you like your eggs you’ll have to determine how much longer you want to cook this. I went for a further 5 minutes, but at this point I topped everything with some grated cheddar and allowed it to melt and bring the entire dish together.

Do remember that it will continue cooking after you remove it from the grill, so keep that in mind when determining how you want your eggs cooked.

The potatoes were boiled in slightly salted water, feta is usually a salty cheese and the bacon (and fat) will also have some salt, so do keep this in mind when salting the dish as you prep it. If you’re doing this in your oven I would go with a 375 F heat for 20-25 minutes, then under the broiler for 2-3 minutes to melt everything together and give it a little color.

This is a 4 person dish and can be sliced in quarters the shape you would slice pizza so everyone gets and egg. You can certainly top it with more eggs if you want.

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The Ultimate Steak Marinade And Dressing.

November 3, 2014July 6, 201311 Comments

After posting a picture of steaks I had marinating, on the Facebook Fan Pages a few months back, there were several requests (and demands) for this recipe. So as promised (I try not to forget), here goes. Admittedly I like steaks ‘naked”… salt, black pepper and a very hot grill, but there are times when you need to add a little more flavor to a cheaper cut of meat and quite honestly.. this is the ONLY way to do so.

You’ll Need…

1/4 cup olive oil
1 lemon (juice)
1 orange (juice)
1 cup chopped cherry tomato (any tomato)
3 leaves shado beni (or 2 tablespoon cilantro)
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
1 shallot
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
pinch sea salt
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper (diced finely)

* I used a 1lb top sirloin, but you can use just about any cut you like/can afford.

This a very simple recipe to put together and will take less than 5 minutes. Finely chop the parsley, shallot, shado beni, thyme and scotch bonnet pepper. Remember to wear gloves when handling such hot peppers, wash your hands immediately after with soap and water and don NOT include any of the seeds if you’re concerned about the raw heat. Place everything in a deep bowl and add the olive oil, salt, black pepper and the juice of a lemon and orange.

Give the marinade a good whisk and get ready to marinate your steaks.

Wash and pat your steaks dry with paper towels, then pour 1/2 of the marinade on them/it (there’s enough marinade here for about 4 steaks) and rub the steaks to evenly coat them. Place the remaining marinade, which we will now call a dressing, in the fridge (can keep for a day or 2).

Allow the steaks to marinate for about 1 hr in the fridge and about 15 minutes before you head out to the grill, take them out and allow to come back to room temperature. BTW, this will also work on indoor grills as well as a grill pan if you don’t have an outdoor grill or bbq.

Now it’s just a matter of grilling as you would normally do. I like using a very hot grill (brush the grates with some vegetable oil or cooking spray), 3-4 minutes on one side, then I filp and do the same on the other. Again, this is totally up to you, as I like my steaks with a hint of pink in the middle.

Please remember to allow the grilled steak to rest a bit before slicing through. I then cut the steak across the grain and drizzle on some of the dressing we reserved. You can also top it with a little sea salt and fresh ground black pepper.

The citrus juices along with the slight acidity of the tomato, combined with the fresh herbs and tamed heat from the scotch bonnet pepper will have you craving this on the regular. And though we’re not big on steaks in the Caribbean, chicken and pork always seems to take center stage when we bbq or grill, this is as close to a Caribbean grilled steak as you would get.

BTW, add some freshly chopped mint and oregano to the mix and you can use this on lamb as well.

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An Unconventional Grenadian Oil Down.

May 27, 2025June 11, 201310 Comments

Our mom would make a very similar dish for when my dad would have his friends over to play cards and she called her’s steamed breadfruit. Basically stewed pork, topped with breadfruit and simmered in freshly made coconut milk. That was and still is a hit with anyone who’s ever had the pleasure of having a plate. Just writing about this and my mouth is overcome with liquid craving! Without much doubt her way of ‘steaming’ the breadfruit is one of my favorite meals.

This Grenadian oil down recipe I’m about to share was passed on to me about 20 years ago by a good friend from Grenada and though it did not replace my moms recipe for cooking breadfruit, it’s absolutely outstanding. One plate and you’ll know why Grenadians are so passionate about their oil down and why they refer to it as their national dish. You will notice that there will be some minor differences in the traditional way it would be cooked in Grenada, but I like bringing out as much flavor from ingredients I use and when you’re not based in the Caribbean, there are times when traditional ingredients are difficult to source.

You’ll Need…

2 lbs salted pig tail
3 lbs chicken (I used breast)
1 teaspoon Caribbean green seasoning
black pepper
2 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (crushed)
2 scallions
4 sprigs thyme
1 medium breadfruit
1 large carrot
2 cups chopped Jamaican Callaloo *
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
3/4 teaspoon Saffron (turmeric)
1 scotch bonnet pepper
3 pimento peppers (seasoning peppers)
2 cups pumpkin
4 green cooking bananas
3 cups coconut milk
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
2 tablespoon chopped shado beni
6 eddoes

Notes. I used Jamaican callaloo leaves (chorai bhaji), but traditionally dasheen leaves are used and if you don’t have access to either, you can use spinach or your favorite greens. You can personalize this dish by adding your favorite ground provision like yams, dasheen, cassava etc. Typically a large breadfruit would be used as it’s usually the star of this dish, but sourcing (and affording) a large breadfruit in North America is not as easy as if you’re on the islands.

* You can also add smoked herrings, salted fish etc. Flour dumplings are also added the last 15 minutes of cooking for that unique Grenadian way.

First up we’ve got to prep the salted pigtails. Hopefully you can get your butcher to cut the tails into 1.5 inch pieces or make sure you have a clever to cut through the bone. Place in a deep pot covered with water and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a rolling boil for about 40 minutes. This will not only help tenderize the salted pig tails, but it will help remove most of that harsh salt it was cured in. Drain, rinse and set aside.

Cut the chicken into serving size pieces, wash and drain. Then season with the Caribbean green seasoning and black pepper. Allow to marinate for the length of time the pig tails pre-cook. You can also peel, wash and cube (large pieces) the eddoes, cooking banana, carrot, breadfruit, Jamaican callaloo and pumpkin. Make sure to keep the vegetables/ provisions in a bowl covered with water so they don’t discolor.

In a deep pot, heat the veg oil on a medium flame and add the onion, garlic, scallion and pimento peppers and cook for about 2-3 minutes. You’ll start with a wonderful flavor base.

Turn the heat down to low as we stack everything in the pot. Layer in the now pre-cooked salted pig tails, the seasoned chicken and everythign else. Top with the chopped callaloo and finally.. mix in the curry powder and turmeric together with the coconut milk and pour into the pot. Traditionally the last thing to go on top the pot would be the dasheen bush leaves to form a sort of seal for everything to cook under.

Turn the heat up to bring the pot to a boil (lid on).

After it comes up to a boil reduce to a simmer, have the lid slightly ajar and cook for about 35-40 minutes. Try not to stir as we really don’t want things to fall apart and become mush.

The scent coming out of the pot will be intoxicating and your family will pester you.. is it done yet? .. patience young ones! The “oil-down” comes from the fact that the oils from the pig tail and coconut milk will coat and flavor this dish like no other.You’ll notice that I didn’t add any salt, so you’ll have to add accordingly. The remaining salt from the pig tails will be enough to properly season the dish, but your tolerance will be different than mine.

I remember making this dish for some friends when were in St Vincent a few years back, old school… 3 stones, fire wood and the outdoors.. good times! But the washing of that pot after was not fun.

This will be a huge pot of food (about 6-8 people) and it’s always good to make this when you have family and friends coming over.

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Cow Heel (cow foot) Soup Recipe.

November 12, 2014March 31, 201318 Comments

Ladies and gents, I must confess that I’m not a fan of cow heel (cow foot or bull foot) soup and if it were up to me, this recipe would not have been found here as I normally don’t cook this. However, a fan on the CaribbeanPot.com Facebook page sent in a request and being the good boy I am.. I got the pot bubbling. Clevlan, this one is for you my brethren.

You’ll Need…

2 lbs cow heel *
1 teaspoon salt
1 scotch bonnet pepper
2 carrots (cut in big pieces)
3 potatoes
1 cup yellow split peas
4 sprigs thyme
2 scallions
1 tablespoon veg oil
Okra (about 8-10)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
4 pimento berries (optional)
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
12-16 cups water
1 cup diced pumpkin

Dumplings
– 1 cup flour (all purpose)
– pinch salt
– water

Notes: Make sure the cow heel is clean and cut into small pieces for easier cooking. Keep the scotch bonnet whole or burst open at the end if you want the kick from the heat it possesses.

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep pot on medium heat, add the diced onion, garlic, pimento berries, thyme, black pepper for 3-5 minutes and then add the cow heel. Stir well, then add the yellow split peas, salt, carrots and cover with water.. raise the heat to high and bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for about 2 hrs or 1/2 hr if using a pressure cooker. Drop the scotch bonnet pepper whole as it simmers.

As it simmers you’ll notice stuff gather at the top of the pot, skim and discard. After 2 hours the peas should be tender to the point where it will melt away and start thickening the soup. The pieces of cow heel will now be tender (and go gelatinous) , so it’s time to start adding the other ingredients. You can certainly add yams, dasheen, eddoes, green bananas etc, but I tried to keep this soup simple.

After adding the okra, potato, chopped scallions and pumpkin, it will take about 30 minutes to finish. So in a small bowl prepare the dumplings.. the flour, pinch of salt and enough water to form a soft but firm (to touch) dough. Let that rest for 15 minutes (cover with plastic wrap). Then the last 10 minutes of cooking, pinch small pieces of dough and roll between your hands to form a small cigar. Add to the pot and let cook for the final 10 minutes.

You will definitely need a large pot as no matter how hard you try.. when making any Caribbean soup, it always turns out to be a huge feast. There will be enough here for at least 8 people as a main dish. Taste for salt the last 4 minutes and adjust accordingly. Remember you can personalize this soup with the addition of yams, sweet potato, cassava, dasheen and cooking bananas, so get creative. If you want to add additional flavor you can always add a soup mix (Grace or Maggi) to the pot the final 30 minutes of cooking, but this is really not necessary.

At the end fish out the sprigs from the thyme and don’t forget to get the scotch bonnet pepper out. I like the kick from the pepper, so I usually burst it in the soup and enjoy the explosive flavor. But proceed with caution as it will be live with that Caribbean sunshine.

IMPORTANT – Do not add flour dumplings if doing this recipe gluten free as it will not meet with your gluten free dietary needs.

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Lamb Chops Braised In A Coconut Curry Sauce

May 28, 2025March 1, 201324 Comments

As a young fella growing up on the islands I recall lamb not being a very popular choice when it came to meats we prepare (quite honestly.. our mom never made it). Back then and today goat still is the champ when it comes to a good curry. With variations on the recipe itself, you can find curry goat cooked on just about every island in the Caribbean and on the menu in every Caribbean restaurant outside the Caribbean.

I’m no fan of lamb due to a terrible experience I had with grilled lamb I purchase a few years ago (leathery), but this recipe is simply delightful and will become a hit in your home.

You’ll Need…

5 lamb chops (about 3 lbs)
2 tablespoon veg oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 grape tomatoes
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoon curry powder
1 1/2 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon fresh thyme
2 scallions
3 cloves garlic crushed
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon shado beni chopped
1 cup water
1/4 scotch bonnet pepper (finely diced – no seeds)
1 shallot finely chopped (or onion)
2 tablespoon chopped parsley (flat leaf)

Note. If you don’t have grape tomatoes, use 1 medium tomato chopped. If you don’t have shado beni use 2 tablespoon chopped cilantro. I used a madras blend curry powder out of the Caribbean (much different than the stuff you get from India). For the gluten free version of the lamb curry, do make sure that the curry powder you use does not contain any flour (used as an additive in some case) or it will not meet with your gluten free dietary needs.

Wash and pat the lamb chops dry with paper towels, then heat the oil in a deep/heavy sauce pan on med/high heat. Add the chops, so they brown on each side for a few minutes (you may need to turn the heat down to medium).

Remove the browned lamb chops and set aside. Turn the heat down to low and add a tablespoon more oil if necessary. Toss in the diced shallot (on onion) , crushed garlic and grate the ginger directly into the pot. Let that cook on low for about 3 minutes (be sure to move around) so you get that wonderful flavor base. Now add the curry powder and cook for a couple minutes (stir well). It will go grainy and darker as it cooks. You’ll be hit by a wicked tsunami of flavors at this point. Now add back the browned chops and if there’s any liquid from them..add also. Move around the pan to try and pick up some of that curry base we created.

Now toss in the chopped shado beni, scotch bonnet pepper, scallions, thyme and black pepper. Give it a good stir, then add the salt, coconut milk and water. Turn the heat up so you can bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to very low so you have a gentle simmer. Cover the pot and let that cook for about 1.5 hrs or until the lamb is tender and falling off the bones. Remember to stir the pot every 10-15 minutes.

Here’s where you may need to personalize this dish a bit. I like my gravy thick, so I turned up the heat to burn off any excess liquid (you can leave gravy or burn it all off) and remember to check to see if it has enough salt for your liking. When the gravy is as thick as you want, toss in the chopped parsley and the grape tomatoes, turn off the heat and cover the lid for about 3 minutes..

The tender pieces of this lamb cooked in the coconut curry sauce will be outstanding as a side for roti, ground provisions, rice, dumplings or even something as simple as a side salad. If you’re adding a little Caribbean flair to your normal dinner, this curry lamb would make for a great addition. If you’re concerned about heat, don’t use any of the seeds of the scotch bonnet pepper as that’s where most of that raw heat is. The earthy flavors from the spices which make up the curry will work well with the mellowness of the coconut milk and the fresh herbs will truly take this dish over the top.

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Apple Mango Chicken Salad.

May 27, 2025February 25, 20135 Comments

I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no fan of chicken breast or “white meat”, so this recipe came about out of the necessity to use that part of the chicken after having roasted chicken for dinner. Now we purposely buy chicken breast, as this apple mango chicken salad is simply outstanding and it’s one of the few dishes I make which EVERYONE eats! Cooking for teenagers can be a bit tricky at times.

With most things I prepare I like to bring a bit of the “island” into it, so the addition of the ripe mango and pinch of curry powder, was only natural.

You’ll Need…

1/2 cup cubed mango
3 cups shredded chicken (cooked.. I used oven roasted)
3/4 cup mayo
1/2 cup diced celery
1/4 cup diced red onion
3/4 teaspoon prepared mustard
pinch salt
pinch black pepper
1/2 cup diced apple
1 teaspoon lemon juice
pinch curry powder

Notes: Try to get a mango that’s about 90% ripe, so it’s firm and will be easy to dice and handle in general, without falling apart. If you don’t have a red onion, any sweet or mild onion will work. The idea is not to have karate breath after eating this.

Wash, peel and dice the mango.. you’ll need about 1/2 of a large mango. No need to peel the apple as the skin will give it some extra texture, but do pour the lemon juice over the diced apple to prevent it from going discoloured. Dice the celery and onion a bit smaller than the apple and mango.

All you have to do now is basically assemble. With the chicken in a deep bowl (shredded), place the other ingredients and give it a good mix.

There’s enough here to make about 5-8 sandwiches (depending on how generous you are) and I would recommend chilling it in the fridge for about 30 minutes before using. It can keep for about 2 days in the fridge, but you may notice that some liquid may form in the container. Just give it a good stir and you’re good to go. If you’re daring be sure to add some pepper sauce or some finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper for that extra kick!

Don’t forget to get some nice crunchy lettuce and the key to a fabulous sandwich is getting the right bread.

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The Ultimate Oven Roasted Pork.

May 27, 2025February 11, 201320 Comments

There’s nothing quite like the aroma of roasting meat in the oven, especially when you have that eager anticipation of a lovely dinner. Though over the years I’ve modified this recipe from it’s original beginnings (our mom’s recipe) , it really one which I’m very proud and excited to share. As with the other recipes in the “ultimate” series, you’ll find that this roasted pork will be an instant hit with your family and friends. And if by chance you have any left the following morning, don’t hesitate in making up a sandwich or two… you’ll be counting down the lunch hr at work.

You’ll Need..

4 lbs Pork *
1 cup orange juice
1 cup vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
thick slice of ginger (about 1-2 tablespoon)
2 cloves garlic
3 tablespoon fresh thyme
1 large onion
3 scallions
1 scotch bonnet pepper (no seeds)
2 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
10 pimento berries (allspice)
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Notes: Do try to get a piece of pork which is not overly lean. With some fat or marbling, you’ll have a much more tender and juicy roasted pork. If you want to control the heat, don’t include any of the seeds or white membrane surrounding the seeds from the scotch bonnet pepper. At first you may think this is overly spicy, but the other flavors we add will help balance things.. trust me!

First up we must make the marinade so we can infuse this lovely piece of pork with some wicked flavors. Give the scallion, thyme, onion, garlic, ginger and scotch bonnet pepper a rough chop, then place everything (except the pork) into a food processor (or blender) and puree for a minute or two. If you don’t have a blender or food processor, chop everything mentioned above very finely and mix in the other ingredients.

Wash and pat dry the pork, then place it in a deep bowl (or large zip lock bag) and pour the marinade over it. Give it a good toss, cover with plastic wrap and set in the fridge to marinate for a couple hours (at least).

Place the well seasoned pork into a roasting pan (with a cover) and pour in all the marinade into the pan as well. Set your oven at 400F and place on the middle rack for 1 hour. After 1 hr, flip to the other side and go for another hour. Be sure to baste the pork as it roast with the marinade at the bottom of the pan.

After 2 hours, remove the lid and roast for another 15 minutes to give it some lovely colour and to reduce the gravy at the bottom of the pan. Remember to spoon some of that gravy over the pork as it roasts. I like my pork well done, but you can certainly tailor it to your liking. You’re looking for an internal temp of 160 F.

You would have noticed that I didn’t add any salt to this, that’s because I found that the soy sauce gave it all the salt I needed. But I’m sure you may want to add about a 1/2 teaspoon or so.. to your liking. The orange juice wasn’t fresh squeezed if you’re wondering. Cover and allow to rest about 15 minutes before slicing through. The gravy at the bottom of the pan will be outstanding, so don’t you dare toss that out. There’s enough here to feed between 5-7 people.

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