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Nutritional Values

🔥660kcal
💪50gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿5gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Allergens

🌾 Gluten

Pepper Pot

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A hearty stew of vegetables and meats spiced with hot peppers.

Why try it?

Pepper Pot embodies Charleston's mix of cultural cuisines and spices, representing warmth and communal sharing in every bite.

How it tastes

The stew is spicy and flavorful with a thick, rich sauce. The mixed textures from vegetables and tender meat provide a comforting contrast.

Origin & History — first documented: 1920

Introduced to Charlestown in the early 20th century, Pepper Pot became popular for its vigorous flavors and use of available meats and vegetables.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 250 g beef
  • 🥩 250 g pork
  • 🥕 150 g carrots
  • 🧄 1 large onion
  • 🧂 2 hot peppers
  • 🥕 150 g cabbage
  • 🥣 1 tbsp gravy browning

Method

  1. 1 Brown the meats in a pot with onion.
  2. 2 Add carrots, cabbage, hot peppers, and gravy browning.
  3. 3 Simmer until the meat is tender and flavors meld.

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