In Jamaica during 1600-1700s, the rich would take the best parts of a cow for their meals, leaving the “fifth quarter” – head, tail, organs, feet, and skin for their slaves and servants. Workers took what they could and created sumptuous slow-cooked meals like Cow Foot Stew.

INGREDIENTS :

• 2 lbs Cow Foot
• 1 Can butter beans
• 2 peg garlic crushed
• 8 pimentos
• 2 sprig of thyme
• 2 onions chopped
• 1 whole scotch bonnet pepper for taste (should have the stem)
• Salt and Pepper
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 5 cup flour water to mix

METHOD:

1. Season Cow foot with pimento, onion, crushed garlic, pepper & salt
2. Cook cow foot in the 1 1/2 cup water till tender
3. Add butter beans, thyme, salt and pepper if necessary for taste
4. Cook for approx 8 mins then add whole Scotch bonnet
5. Cook for approx. 2 minutes
6. Serves 4