Barbados Pepperpot

The method

1. 01

   Wash the stewing steak and place it in the mixing bowl with the lemon or lime juice.

2. 02

   Set that to one side; while you slice the garlic into tiny slices, slice the onion.

3. 03

   Chop the basil and thyme.

4. 04

   Carefully slice the scotch bonnet peppers into fine pieces, using gloves if necessary.

5. 05

   Rinse the lime or lemon juice off the stewing steak and cut the meat into cubes.

6. 06

   Chop the pig’s trotters and the oxtail into cubes.

7. 07

   Fill a large saucepan with water and bring to a boil.

8. 08

   Add the pig’s trotters.

9. 09

   When the pig’s trotters have boiled, drain the excess water, and add the stewing steak, covering with fresh hot water.

10. 10

    Add the chopped garlic, onion, and peppers.

11. 11

    Add the cinnamon stick, cloves, basil, thyme, and a pinch of salt and sugar to taste.

12. 12

    Simmer until the meat is tender.

13. 13

    Reheat the entire pot to boiling point to enhance the flavor.