Trini cow heel souse

Yield - 6 Persons

Cook time – 30 minutes

Marinating time – Approx. 4hrs

Prep time – 20 minutes

Ingredients:

ï‚· Cow Heel – 2lb

Washing of Cow Heel:

ï‚· Fresh lime juice- 6 tbsp

ï‚· Water – 6 cups

Marinade Mix:

ï‚· Habanero Pepper – 1

ï‚· Chadon Beni – 3 tbsp (finely chopped)

ï‚· Pimento Peppers – 3 tbsp (finely chopped)

ï‚· Garlic – 3 tbsp (finely chopped)

ï‚· Salt to taste

ï‚· Black Pepper -1 tbsp

ï‚· Cucumber – 1 cup (sliced thinly)

ï‚· Red Onion – 1 cup (sliced thinly

ï‚· Chive – 3 tbsp (finely chopped)

ï‚· Water – Approx. 2 cups

ï‚· Lime juice – 6 tbsp

For Boiling:

Salt – 3 tbsp

Method:

Washing and cleaning of cow heel:

ï‚· Clean any hair off of cow heel

ï‚· Using a large bowl, place cow heel, water and lime juice and mix for 2 minutes

ï‚· Allow cow heel to soak for 10 minutes then rinse under running water for 2 minutes

Boiling of Cow Heel:

ï‚· Place cow heel in large pot and fill with water

ï‚· Put pot with cow heel and water on stove, turn on heat, add salt and cover

ï‚· Let cow heel gently boil for 45 minutes to an hour or until the cow heel has reached your desired tenderness

ï‚· When cooked, strain and allow to cool

Marinating of Cow Heel:

ï‚· In a large bowl, add fresh lime juice, water, habanero, chadon beni, pimento, garlic, black pepper, cucumber, red onion, chive, cooled cow heel and salt to taste

ï‚· Mix thoroughly for 2 minutes

ï‚· Allow souse to marinate for at least 4 hours, before serving

By Foodie Nation

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