December 29: Pepper Pot Day
Bryce and I were in Minnesota visiting his parents on Pepper Pot Day. It was a good day for pepper pot (which is basically a beef vegetable soup) seeing as it was -40 degrees in Minnesota. Brrr.
Pepper Pot is surprisingly delicious! I think Bryce and I will definitely make it again (except I’ll likely use chicken and chicken broth next time). According to The Internet, pepper pot is the national dish of Guyana. We used this recipe, which doesn’t have cassareep (as found in this recipe). I’m not sure if one is more authentic than the other, but the one we made was really good. Flavorful and spicy!
Also, worthy sidenote… this is the third “food holiday recipe” that has allowed me to use leeks (see also: vichyssoise day, and bouillabaisse day) and they’re becoming a favorite of mine.
Tomorrow: National Bicarbonate of Soda Day
This looks really good! I use leeks in a potato soup I make, I actually like them.
It’s tasty! I think I’ll make it again, Pepper Pot Day or not!