Ingredients: 5 pounds bottom round beef, cut into 2 to 3-inches pieces or you can use a 5 pound, 2-inch thick chuck roast with bone-in. 1/2 stick butter 3 meaty shin bones, about 2 1/2 pounds each 1 pound salt pork 1 large onion, coarsely chopped 3 to 4 large cloves garlic or taste 1 tablespoon paprika 1 tablespoon wine vinegar 1 2-inch cinnamon stick 6-8 balls Jamaican allspice 2 teaspoons coarse salt or to taste 2 small "maleguetas" chili peppers or pinches of dried crushed red pepper Directions:1. Place all the ingredients in a deep heavy pot, large enough to accomodate all. 2.Pour in enough cold water to come up 3/4 the side of the indgredients. 3.Cover tightly and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 3 to four hours, until the meat is fork tender and nearly falling off the bone. |