Barbados Pepperpot
Few beef recipes are as satisfying as a well-made Barbados Pepperpot. The star here is pigs trotters, supported by a short list of everyday ingredients. A hot pan and a little patience give you the kind of colour and texture that makes this dish. Scroll down for the ingredients, the step-by-step method, and answers to the questions we get asked most about it.
- Level Hard
Ingredients
- 2 Pigs Trotters
- 2 lb Oxtail
- Splash Lime juice
- 3 clove Garlic
- 2 Scotch Bonnet
- 1 large Chopped Onion
- 1 Cinnamon Stick
- 2 clove 2 Cloves
- Sugar
- Salt
- Sprinkling Basil
- Sprinkling Thyme
- 2 lb Ground Beef
Method
- Wash the stewing steak and place it in the mixing bowl with the lemon or lime juice.
- Set that to one side; while you slice the garlic into tiny slices, slice the onion. Chop the basil and thyme.
- Now you need to be very careful when you slice the scotch bonnet peppers; you want these in fine pieces, which you can either do with a long knife trying not to touch the pepper, or you can wear rubber gloves to cut it up. Wash your hands straight afterward and do not touch your eyes; these peppers really burn your hands and eyes if they make contact with the skin!
- Now rinse the lime or lemon juice off the stewing steak. And cut the meat into cubes.
- Also, chop the pig’s trotters and the oxtail into cubes.
- Fill the large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.
- Add the pig’s trotters.
- When the pig’s trotters have boiled, drain the excess water, and now add the stewing steak and cover with fresh hot water.
- Now add your chopped garlic, onion, and peppers.
- Now add the cinnamon stick, cloves, basil, and thyme and a pinch of salt and sugar to taste.
- Now simmer until the meat is tender. The flavor of this dish comes out over a few days and therefore gets tastier each time you reheat it; make sure you always reheat the entire pot to boiling point.
Tips for the best Barbados Pepperpot
- Taste as you go. Seasoning at the end is fine, but adjusting halfway through gives a more balanced result.
- Read the whole method before you start and measure out the 13 ingredients first — it keeps the pace relaxed once the heat is on.
- Use a kitchen scale for the dry ingredients if you have one — baking is less forgiving than cooking.
- This is a 11-step recipe, so set up your workspace in the order the steps use it.
Variations
- Swap the beef for lamb or mushrooms or lentils — keep the cooking time similar and check for doneness.
- Spicier version: add a pinch of chilli flakes or a sliced fresh chilli with the aromatics.
- Vegetable boost: stir in a handful of spinach, peas or diced peppers in the last few minutes of cooking.
Serving ideas
Serve slightly warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a spoon of thick cream.
Storage
Keeps in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week. Most versions freeze well for 2 months.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make Barbados Pepperpot ahead of time?
Yes. It actually improves after a few hours, so make it earlier in the day and reheat gently before serving.
Is this Barbados Pepperpot recipe hard to make?
It is rated hard: 13 ingredients and 11 steps. Follow the order and the tips above and it is very forgiving.
What can I substitute for pigs trotters?
Any ingredient with a similar texture and cooking time works; see the variations below for ideas. Keep quantities the same and adjust seasoning at the end.
Recipe data via TheMealDB — source
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