Pickled Pork Souse

Name: Pickled Pork Souse
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Caribbean
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed; 2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup fresh lime juice; 1 cucumber, grated; 1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, minced; 1 onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

A refreshing Barbadian staple featuring tender pork tossed in a spicy, pickle-style cucumber and lime broth.

70 minMediumServes 4340 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs pork shoulder, cubed
2 tsp salt
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
1 cucumber, grated
1/2 scotch bonnet pepper, minced
1 onion, thinly sliced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Instructions

1

In a pot, cover 2 lbs cubed pork shoulder with water, add half the 2 tsp salt, and simmer over medium heat for 45 to 50 minutes until meat reaches an internal temperature of 160°F and is tender.
2

Drain the cooked pork shoulder and rinse with cold water, then allow to cool completely.
3

In a large bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, remaining 2 tsp salt, 1 grated cucumber, 1/2 minced scotch bonnet pepper, 1 thinly sliced onion, and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley.
4

Add the cooled pork shoulder to the lime broth mixture and toss well to coat.
5

Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving cool.

Questions

How long does Pickled Pork Souse keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Pickled Pork Souse?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

Serve it with

Fried Sweet Plantains side
Caribbean Avocado and Tomato Salad salad
Split Pea Dhal soup
Sea Moss Smoothie drink

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