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Nutritional Values

🔥620kcal
💪46gProtein
🌾48gCarbs
🥑26gFat
🌿7gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Pudding and Souse

How to order / say it
Say it Pudding and Souse — [puh-ding and sows]
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Spiced pork with steamed sweet potato pudding.

Why try it?

Pudding and Souse is a traditional Saturday staple in Barbados, showcasing the islanders' love for distinct flavor pairings.

How it tastes

The dish offers a lively contrast between the sweet, rich pudding and the tangy, pickled pork seasoning.

Origin & History — first documented: 1820

Pudding and Souse have been enjoyed since the early 19th century, initially becoming a popular meal due to its affordability and filling nature among locals in Bridgetown.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥕 400 g sweet potatoes
  • 🥩 300 g pork shoulder
  • 🍋 50 ml vinegar
  • 🥕 100 g cucumber
  • 🧂 1 hot pepper
  • 🌿 1 tsp thyme

Method

  1. 1 Thinly slice pork and marinate in vinegar, sliced cucumbers, peppers, and thyme.
  2. 2 Steam mashed sweet potatoes with spices until smooth.
  3. 3 Serve pickled pork alongside the sweet potato pudding.
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