Bahamian Souse

Ingredients

• 2 lb chicken wings and thighs
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, divided
• 1 tsp seasoned salt
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced
• 2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 Scotch bonnet pepper, left whole
• 1 tsp whole allspice berries
• 2 bay leaves
• 6 cups water
• Salt to taste

Before you cook

• Coat the chicken in half the lime juice and the seasoned salt.
• Cover and let the chicken marinate at room temperature for 1 hour.
• Slice the onion and bell pepper.
• Peel and cube the potatoes.

Steps

1. Put the marinated chicken into a large pot.
2. Add the sliced onion and bell pepper.
3. Add the allspice berries and bay leaves.
4. Pour in the water.
5. Bring to a boil, skimming off any foam that rises.
6. Reduce the heat to a simmer.
7. Add the whole Scotch bonnet pepper.
8. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes.
9. Add the cubed potatoes.
10. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes until the potatoes and chicken are fully tender.
11. Remove the whole pepper, bay leaves and allspice berries.
12. Stir in the remaining lime juice.
13. Season with salt to taste.
14. Ladle into bowls and serve hot with johnny cake or crackers.