Tobago Cow Skin Souse

Ingredients

• 2 lbs cow skin cut into 1 – 2″ strips

• 1 1/2 cups vinegar

• 7 cups of water to soak the cow skin

• 1/4 cup lime juice

• 15 leaves chadon beni

• 4 tbsp salt

• 1/2 large onion, sliced

• 1 head of garlic

• 7 cups of water for souse

• 1 large cucumber sliced thinly

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 2 whole hot peppers sliced

Instructions

1. Cut up skin into 1″ – 2″ strips and add 7 cups of water and vinegar for 30 minutes. (let soak)

2. Wash the skin until the water runs clear.

3. Pressure cook for 45 minutes.

4. Wash in tap water until it cools and set aside.

5. Add chadon beni and garlic to a blender and blend.

6. Add 7 cups of water. Slice the cucumber and the sliced hot peppers. Add salt, black pepper, and lime juice. and mix well.

7. Add the cow skin. Leave to soak for at least 1or 2 hours.

8. serve in cups or small bowls as an appetizer