Authentic Trinidad Pepperpot Recipe

Ingredients for Authentic Trinidad Pepperpot

• Ground Allspice
• Fresh Ginger
• 6 whole cloves
• Cinnamon
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper
• Brown Sugar
• Cider Vinegar
• Worcestershire Sauce
• Hot Chili Sauce
• Dark Rum
• Olive Oil
• 1.5 lbs boneless pork shoulder, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 lb carrots, peeled and chopped
• Green Pepper
• Yellow Pepper
• Red Chile
• White Onion
• 2 cups water
• Fresh Coriander

How to Make Authentic Trinidad Pepperpot

1. In a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven, brown the pork shoulder in batches over medium-high heat. Remove the pork and set aside.
2. Add the onions, garlic, and scotch bonnet pepper (remove seeds for less heat) to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
3. Stir in the thyme, cloves, cinnamon stick, allspice berries, and black peppercorns. Cook for 1 minute more, stirring constantly.
4. Return the pork to the pot. Add the potatoes, carrots, and okra.
5. Pour in the beef broth and water. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for at least 3 hours, or up to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. After 3 hours, add the dumplings (or cassava if using). Continue to simmer until the dumplings are cooked through and the pork is incredibly tender.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh thyme sprigs if desired.