west indies pepper pot soup

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yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1/4 pound salt pork
  • 1.5 pounds beef short ribs, 3" pieces
  • 1.5 pounds stew beef, in 2" cubes
  • 12 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, dried
  • 1.5 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 2 - garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 - bunch green onions, including tops, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons salad oil
  • 1 large green bell pepper, chopped
  • 10 ounces spinach, fresh and trimmed
  • 15.5 ounces okra, drained
  • 4 medium sweet potatoes, peeled, cubed
  • 1 large tomato, peeled and cubed

How To Make west indies pepper pot soup

  • Step 1
    Put salt pork and short rib pieces in a large kettle; brown ribs on all sides.
  • Step 2
    Add stew beef and brown on all sides.
  • Step 3
    Pour in water and slowly bring just to a boil; skim.
  • Step 4
    Add thyme, salt and pepper; lower heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour, occasionally removing any scum that rises to the top.
  • Step 5
    While meat is simmering, saute onion, garlic and scallions in heated oil in a skillet until tender; add green pepper and saute 1 minute.
  • Step 6
    Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Step 7
    After meat has cooked 1 hour, add sauteed vegetables and other ingredients to the kettle; continue to cook slowly, covered, about 30 minutes, until vegetables and meat are cooked.
  • Step 8
    Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Step 9
    Take out short ribs and cut off and discard any fat; cube meat and return to kettle - Reheat, if necessary.

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