Pig Foot Souse is a popular street food in Trinidad and Tobago, and other parts of the Caribbean. While it is a simple dish to make, it requires some knowledge of the ingredients to make the perfect pig foot souse.
Yield – 8 to 12 Servings
Ingredients Pig feet – 2 lbs
Water – 4 cups + more
Salt – 1 tbsp + 1 tsp or to taste
Garlic – ¼ cup (finely chopped)
Scotch Bonnet Pepper – 1 tsp or to taste (finely chopped)
Chadon Beni – 1/3 cup (finely chopped)
Onion – 1 cup (thinly sliced)
Cucumber – 1 to 2 cups (thinly sliced)
Lime Juice – 1/4 cup or to taste.
Method
1. Place pig’s feet in a medium to large stock pot.
2. Cover with water, bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer and allow to cook until tender.
3. Once tender, strain and wash under cold water to stop the cooking process.
4. Place pig’s feet in a bowl and add all remaining ingredients as illustrated in the video.
5. Taste for salt and acidity & add more if needed.