How to Cook Jamaican Brown Stew Cow Foot

Jamaican Brown Stew Cow Foot is slowly simmered and softened giving you a soft gel-like texture. You can also carry the cow foot or add it to your soups, it is delicious and a big part of the Jamaican/Caribbean cuisine. Cow heels or cow feet are loaded with nutrients, especially collagen. Cow foot soothes our digestive systems and nourishes our skin, hair, and nails

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 1

Total Time 1 15

Course Main Course

Cuisine african, American, Caribbean, Chinese, Jamaican, Spanish

Servings

Calories 66 kcal

Ingredients

3-4 lbs cow foot
1 can butter bean
1 large onion chopped
3 sprigs fresh thyme
3 stalks scallion chopped
6 cloves garlic finely chopped
1 tbsp fresh ginger
3 tbsp black pepper to taste
8 whole pimento berries allspice (crushed)
1 whole scotch bonnet pepper optional but highly recommended
2 tbsp browning or to desired color
2 tsp complete seasoning
½ tsp salt to taste
1 tsp * 1 tsp Adobo
2 tbsp oxtail seasoning
5 cups water add more until when needed
1 large lime or lemon To clean the cow foot
2 tbsp vinegar To clean the cow foot

Instructions

Clean Cow Foot

In a bowl, add the cow foot round with enough water to cover it along with the salt and vinegar or lime juice.
Allow the cow foot to sit for about 5 minutes before rinsing with cool water.
Use a small knife to get rid of any hair that may be present on the skin.

Season the Cow Foot

Pat the cow foot dry with a piece of paper towel and add:
Complete Seasoning, Adobo, Oxtail Seasoning, Garlic, Black Pepper, Salt, Pimento Seed, and Browning.
Rub all the ingredients onto the cow foot until fully coated. Allow to sit for at least 30 minutes until ready to cook. (Or marinate overnight for best results)

Cook the Cow Foot

Place the crowfoot in the pressure cooker
Add the seasoned cow foot and 2-3 cups of water depending on the amount and pressure for 40 minutes.
Run water on the pressure cooker top then open it (this all depends on the type of pressure cooker)
Transfer the meat to a wider pot. ( not essential but convenient)
Add in water if needed, scallion, pimento, bell peppers, scotch bonnet, thyme, and onion cook for another 15 mins then add in the butter beans. (black pepper, salt and all purpose to taste)
Stir and simmer for 5 minutes, or until the desired sauce consistency is reached.
Serve best with white rice, white rice, or boiled dumpling.

Nutrition

Serving: 8gCalories: 66kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 3gFat: 0.3gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 259mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

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