Trinidad Pepperpot Beef Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours 40 minutes
Description:
Indulge in the exotic flavors of the Caribbean with this Trinidad Pepperpot Beef recipe. Bursting with a medley of mixed peppercorns, including black, white, green, and pink varieties, this dish promises a tantalizing fusion of spicy and savory notes that will transport your taste buds to the islands.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs boneless beef roast
- 2-3 onions
- 2 red chilies
- 2 sprigs parsley
- 2 cups vinegar
- 1/4 cup dark brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp mixed peppercorns
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
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Prepare the Beef: Place the beef into a large pan, pour enough stock to cover it completely, and bring it to a boil over medium-high heat. While boiling, make sure to skim off any scum that rises to the surface.
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Simmer the Beef: Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let the beef simmer gently for about 1 1/2 hours or until it becomes tender enough to pierce easily with a skewer.
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Add Flavors: Stir in the onions, chilies, half of the parsley, vinegar, dark brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, mixed peppercorns, ground cinnamon, dried thyme, ground allspice, and salt to taste.
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Continue Simmering: Cover the pan again and allow the beef to simmer in the flavorful mixture for an additional 2 hours or until it reaches a melt-in-your-mouth tenderness.
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Reduce the Sauce: Once the beef is cooked to perfection, transfer it to a carving board and keep it warm. Skim off any excess fat from the cooking liquid, then bring it to a boil and let it reduce for about 10-20 minutes or until it thickens to about 1 1/4 cups.
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Adjust Seasoning: Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as needed, adding more vinegar or crushed peppercorns to suit your preference.
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Serve: Slice the beef thickly, discarding any excess fat. Arrange the slices on a serving platter, then pour the rich sauce over the top. Garnish with the remaining parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories: 261.7
- Fat: 7.1g
- Saturated Fat: 2.9g
- Cholesterol: 99.8mg
- Sodium: 1334.6mg
- Carbohydrates: 12.7g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Sugar: 7.7g
- Protein: 37.4g
Recipe Notes:
- This Trinidad Pepperpot Beef recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner, delivering a burst of Caribbean flavors in less than 4 hours of total cooking time.
- Feel free to adjust the level of spiciness by adding more or fewer red chilies and peppercorns according to your taste preferences.
- Serve this succulent beef dish with steamed rice, mashed potatoes, or crusty bread to soak up every last bit of the flavorful sauce.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for longer-term enjoyment. Simply reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave before serving.
