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Souse (souse)

Traditional cold dish of the Virgin Islands, made with pig's feet poached then marinated in lime juice spiced with chili and cucumber. It is refreshing, very tangy, and is happily eaten as an appetizer or a light main course.

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Ingredients

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Rinse the pig's feet and boil them in water for 2 hours at a gentle simmer, skimming regularly.
  2. Check the cooking: the skin should be tender and the gelatin well released.
  3. Drain and let cool until the pieces can be handled.
  4. Remove the bones and cut the meat and skin into medium-sized pieces.
  5. In a large bowl, mix the lime juice, vinegar, garlic, chili, zest and pepper.
  6. Add the meat, cucumber and red onion, then mix gently.
  7. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving cold.

Variations and tips

Lighter version. Replace part of the pig's feet with chicken for a less fatty dish.

Sharing version. Serve in a large dish with slices of cassava bread for appetizers.

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