How to Make Souse Meat: A Step-by-Step Recipe
Now that you know what souse meat is, it’s time to try making it yourself! Here’s a simple pork souse recipe that you can prepare at home.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs pork feet or ears cleaned and cut into pieces
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1/2 cup lime juice
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp allspice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 4 cups water
- Fresh parsley and cilantro chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Boil the Meat: Place the pork feet or ears in a large pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 2 hours or until the meat is tender.
- Prepare the Brine: In a separate bowl, mix the vinegar, lime juice, onion, garlic, salt, black pepper, allspice, and red pepper flakes.
- Combine Meat and Brine: Once the meat is tender, drain and let it cool slightly. Place the meat in a bowl and pour the brine over it.
- Marinate: Let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and cilantro. Serve chilled.