(Bahamian-inspired dish)
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1 ½ Lb. Pork Ribs, chopped
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1 lbs. Smoked Ham, diced into medium cubes
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1 tbsp Mrs. Dash Original Blend
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5 cups water
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1lb beef chuck, cubed (salt beef preferably)
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1 tsp salt
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1 tbsp Mrs. Dash original blend
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3 cups water
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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1 large yellow onion, diced
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1 green pepper, diced
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2 stalks celery, diced
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1 tsp salt
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2 tsp thyme powder
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3 cloves of garlic, chopped
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3 tomatoes, chopped
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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2 15 oz cans pigeon peas
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1 large cassava, chopped
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1 large, sweet potato, chopped
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2 plantains (1 ripe, 1 green), chopped
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2 corn on cob, chopped
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2 carrots, diced
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In a large pot, over medium-high heat, add ham, ribs, water, & Mrs. Dash's original blend. Bring to a boil & cook for 1 ½ hrs. To another pot, add beef, salt, Mrs. Dash's original blend, & water. Bring to a boil & cook for 1 ½ -2hrs until tender.
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Once meat is fully cooked & tender, strain the broth & set aside.
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To a large pot, over medium heat, add 1 tbsp of vegetable oil & add onion, bell pepper, & celery. Add salt, thyme, & chopped garlic. Cook until translucent.
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Add ham skin, & cut it into chunks to render fat & flavor.
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Add tomatoes & allow to cook for 3-5 minutes until soft. Add tomato paste & allow to brown x 10 minutes.
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Add peas. I mashed the peas from one can & left the remainder whole. Stir & allow to simmer X 5 minutes
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Add strained broth from boiled meats to the pot at this time, then add ham, ribs, & beef. Bring to a boil.
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Add cassava, sweet potato, plantain, corn & carrots
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In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, & water. Mix until dough forms. Roll out the dough with a rolling pin & cut out circles, strips, & spinners. Add dough pieces to the pot & cook for 10-15 minutes.
Dough/Dumpling
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2 cups All Purpose Flour
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1 tsp Salt
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1 cup water
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You can substitute pigeon peas for whichever peas you prefer – kidney beans, lentils, butter beans. I have tried them all & the soup is still amazing.
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Smoked turkey is a great alternative to the meats used in this recipe
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You can add seasoning of your choice to boiled meats.