Spicy Vinegar Of Haiti Picklese Pikliz Recipes

HAITIAN GRIOT AND PIKLIZ RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• For the griot, add the cubed pork shoulder, salt, pepper, chopped onion, chopped shallots, chopped scallions, sliced bell pepper, sliced garlic, chicken bouillon cube, cloves, orange juice, lime juice, white wine vinegar, thyme sprigs, parsley, and the sliced Scotch bonnet peppers to a large dutch oven off the heat.
• With gloves on, mix the mixture thoroughly. Cover the pot and place in the refrigerator to marinate overnight.
• For the pikliz, combine the shredded cabbage, grated carrot, 1 sliced bell pepper, 1 sliced onion, 3 sliced scallions, 1 sliced shallot, and 2 sliced Scotch bonnets in a large bowl. Add the salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
• Put on gloves, and thoroughly mix using your hands. Pack the pikliz down into sterilized mason jars. Cover with the white wine vinegar. Put on the lid and store in the refrigerator for at least 12 hours to marinate.
• Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
• Place the Dutch oven with the marinated pork on the stove. Add the 2 cups (480 ML) of water, and bring to a boil. Transfer the pork to the the oven to braise for 1½ hours or until cooked through and tender.
• Pick out all the pieces of pork and place on a paper towel-lined tray lined with paper towel to dry. Pat down the surface of the pork to make sure there is no moisture.
• Heat a pot of oil to 350°F (180°C).
• Add the pork in batches and fry until deep golden brown color, about 5-7 minutes.
• Transfer the pork to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
• Serve with rice, beans, fried plantains, and the pikliz.
• Nutrition Calories: 1859 Fat: 172 grams Carbs: 36 grams Fiber: 7 grams Sugars: 10 grams Protein: 50 grams
• Enjoy!

PIKLIZ

Steps:

• Combine cabbage, onion, carrot, bell pepper, scallions, chiles, garlic, salt, peppercorns and cloves in a large bowl. Toss well.
• Pack vegetables into a large (1 quart) jar with a tightfitting lid. Pour vinegar and lime juice over vegetables. Press down on vegetables if needed until they are completely submerged in liquid. Cover with lid and refrigerate for at least 3 days before opening. Stored covered in refrigerator, pikliz will last for at least 3 weeks, if not longer.

PIKLIZ (HAITIAN PICKLED VEGETABLE RELISH)

Steps:

• Pack cabbage, carrots, shallots, peppers, thyme, cloves, and salt into a 1 1/2-quart resealable jar. Add vinegar and lime juice, seal jar, and shake until ingredients are distributed and salt is dissolved. Add more vinegar if needed to just cover vegetables. Chill, shaking gently twice daily, at least 3 days before serving.
• Do Ahead
• Pikliz can be made 1 month ahead. Seal and chill.

HAITIAN LEGUMES

Steps:

• Wash beef with lime juice, & salt; allow to marinate for 10 minutes.
• Rinse with cold water.
• Make a paste from green pepper, green onions, parsley, garlic and vinegar; rub it on meat and let marinate for about 30 minutes.
• Brown beef in small amount of oil.
• Add tomato paste, seasonings and water to cover the beef.
• Add chopped green bell pepper and place on top of the beef while it is cooking.
• Let the beef cook until tender, continually adding tomato paste mixture as needed, so beef does not burn or dry out.
• After meat is tender, bring a large pot with a medium amount of water to a boil and start placing in the vegetables.
• First, add the cabbage and eggplant, next add the lima beans and green beans. Add the carrots, and chayottes - allow to steam until somewhat tender, then add spinach and watercress.
• Pour some oil over the vegetables, add the butter and 1 Maggi cube - continue to let steam till tender.
• Once tender, add the vegetables to beef mixture and stir everything together.
• Let cook for another 10-20 minutes.
• Taste, adjust seasonings.
• If necessary, add another Maggi cube.
• Taste again, and adjust all the seasonings.
• This also goes very well with white rice and black beans or kidney beans, that have been cooked down and blended in a blender to make sauce pois(bean sauce).
• Enjoy!

SPICY VINEGAR OF HAITI - PICKLESE (PIKLIZ)

Steps:

• Cut the bottoms off of the peppers and cut each pepper into 4 pieces.
• Place the peppers and the rest of the ingredients, with or without the salt and/or peppercorns, in a quart size jar; then add the vinegar.
• Close jar tightly and let it sit at least 24-48 hours before serving.
• Once you commence using it, store in the refrigerator.
• In Haitian homes, it is used at the table with all meals.
• It lasts for months.