Traditional Pigtail Pelau

Learn how to make a classic salted pigtail pelau, a delightful one-pot dish, with simple step by step instructions from Chris De La Rosa of CaribbeanPot.com Since we've already done the chicken, vegetarian and beef versions of Pelau, I thought it was time for the salted pigtails version. Not just a #tasty one pot dish, but it's also gluten free as well.
You'll Need...
1 1/2 lbs salted pigtials (cut 1 inch pieces)
1 large carrot (diced)
3 stalks celery (chopped)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1 whole scotch bonnet pepper (don't break)
1 tablespoon Caribbean Green seasoning
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon tomato ketchup
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 large tomato (cubed)
1 tablespoon veg oil
1- 1 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 can pigeon peas (about 1 1/4 cups)
2 cups parboil long grain (brown) rice
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
1 1/2 cups water
4-5 sprigs thyme
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
* If doing this dish gluten free be sure to go through the entire list of ingredients to make sure they meet with your specific gluten free dietary needs.
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[@parislove27]

Wuh Oh GoShhh Man you got my belly going bazodee this looks awesome. Can you make a fresh pot and ship it overnight to me please and thanks, lol 😆

[@caribbeanpot]

luv it "bazodee'! I'll get right to it juss for that.

[@dappayute]

Best online island chef!!!

[@nobracobra]

love love the flave/heat of scotch bonnet pepper used in this way dish is sooo appealing tyfs

[@jodycookingg]

Looks so delicious,I love pigtails😍

[@bobbyjay7600]

Since my grandma died she took all her recipes with her, this man has taught me how to cook our food Big Up Big Up chris 👌🏽

[@sylviadrayton21]

Nice! Nice! I love that pig tail pelau..Chris you are the best!

[@ashezr90]

I have been waiting for this !!! Omg thank you

[@asharamlal5992]

I enjoy looking at your videos and they have helped me greatly with my own cooking. Keep up the wonderful work.

[@siluna2654]

omg! I have not had Salted Pig tail in such a long time. This is my dinner meal plan for this week. Thank you for this video and for the memories from growing up eating a similar dish that my father had always made.

[@caribbeanpot]

you're most welcome.. thx for the support

[@VE3RKP]

Chris that was some fast chopping skills, total Trini to da bone!

[@jesusgirl2009]

YESSS!!! Chris, you're the best!!! Please move to NY so I can hire you as my personal chef! LOL!!! Thank you so much for all of your inspiration and helping North American Caribbeans to keep in touch with our traditional "back home", "home cooked food" roots! 😋🍛😋💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@naturallyjoslyn8136]

This looks amazing!

[@seandellesmith9695]

Was waiting on this recipe bless up Chris 👊🏼

[@caribbeanpot]

much thx for the kind support

[@victoriabarrett7852]

Looks good. Will have to try this recipe. Thanks. Be blessed.....

[@elizabethanderson2968]

These are the best recipes!!!

[@shaundraoglesby5009]

this recipe looks delicious I'm gonna try it

[@islandgirl3330]

I never thought of using just pigtails. Thanks for the video.

[@nicolemontbeliard7720]

ill be making dis tomorrow, thank you Chrissy 😻

[@elvodavis2533]

Chris. This looks so so good keep up the great work

[@Katdoerga]

my mouth watering watching this!

[@antoinettebrowne5233]

I'm going to make this on Sunday for dinner Thanks Chris looks delicious

[@Wisechris3000]

Man that is looking good. Going to try this recipe.

[@4seasonsbbq]

I've got to try to make some of your dished they look fantastic. I haven't had much carribean food but everything you make looks great. Keep up the great work brother.

[@basicallycooking2292]

You've inspired me to try pig tail for the first time thank you

[@yvonnerobinson8352]

Looks delicious!

[@kglicious5]

I knew u were off to a good start when you caramelized the pig tails….I can see that the pot is filled with so much flavour. I can almost taste it. Loving it !

[@alician543]

I been looking for this. omg u the best I always follow u

[@labreagyalntx]

will definitely try this, I love your recipes they are always so easy to follow.

[@caribbeanpot]

I try my best to make cooking fun.. hope it shows

[@TheMamanita]

That's a real Trini pelau right there. Thanks

[@zendayaforever1]

Chris this is exactly how I make my pelau...the old fashion way.

[@Alexia13]

Great recipe will have to try it 😋🌶

[@sheilahgreene1726]

Looking so damm good I’m having this tonight thanks 😊

[@kathleendeonarine3743]

It looking Delicious 😋😋😋

[@dijonayfrauenfelder1162]

Hi Chris, my name is Dijonay and i'm 17. I absolutely love cooking and i just found your channel last night. I've been binge watching your videos since and today I made this pigtail pelau with your green fig salad and oh my god it taste so great. New subscriber for you.🙆❤

[@darknlovelystacy]

that looks sssssooooooooooo good yummy

[@thetruthhurts599]

chris you're on your way to a million subs.

[@Trinii1]

Yum..yum 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@dnoray1]

Chris Lovely, but I like my Pelau darker and you forget to say that one can have it with a nice coleslaw or avocado. Thanks for sharing it brought me back to my days in T& T-:))👍😊👀

[@d-angelsawh8300]

Always the best when it comes to Chris. Can you show us a sweet bread recipe plz ;-)

[@jumbie3789]

I Making this Pelau next week

[@kerrieannhasssrath6711]

hey luv yur stuff keep it up

[@nightmaremangle2905]

OMG I made it and it tastes so good but I bet yours tastes better

[@NaturalSt.LucianGem]

Love me some pelau. Any version!

[@Choclatcotton]

Lovvve your receipes Chris! Keep them coming! Thanks

[@lisacabral5320]

do you really chop that fast? I'm impressed! 😊

[@farrahhenderson5178]

I bet this is so testy

[@joanwalford1959]

Making this dish today

[@triniberri8408]

@ caribbeanpot CHRISSSSSS MANNNNN WHA YUH DOINNNNN....!!!!!

[@karminiparsan4440]

Another great one pot dish...have you ever tried it with saltfish? ...delish with cucumber chow😊😊

[@denniaelliott]

hi Chris... I'm in Maryland and I watch you every Tuesday... thanks for sharing your recipies... 👍👍👍

[@Krystanification]

Chris u cool 😊👍 quick question for you...could I do a pigs tail beef and shrimp Pelau? Also could this be done in a rice cooker?

[@Tekknowgerl]

What an absolutely delicious-looking dish! New subbie here and I totally want to make this for myself👩🏾‍🍳, but I have questions🤔. Where can I get the "Caribbean Green seasoning"? Also, im only 1 person, how can I condense this recipe for just me and some leftovers for later in the week?

[@FruityGangster]

Looking nice and grainy. That is how pelau supposed to be!

[@sensimania]

Mmmmmmmm! I love me some pigtail. But I haven't had it in years 😭

[@applew1987]

I feel your pain and literally took a road trip just to go buy some 3 weeks ago haven't had any in almost 5 years

[@sensimania]

@@applew1987 Haha! I might do the same! Or catch a flight to Trinidad from the UK.... either way 🤷🏽‍♀️ lol

[@mizbootsie8175]

Damn, can I buy a plate. Wish you were near, I'd pay weekly!!!!!

[@orlandowinter5512]

nice

[@annmarieb987]

Explain please how/what entails a "Gluten free" pelau as you mentioned?

[@aurora1166]

can you show me how to make souse trini style

[@kissbare5627]

Do I cook it on medium high heat?

[@legal_beagle5294]

Are pigtails already cooked through before you start the browning process of the pelau

[@plewis8674]

I would use turkey tails. Looks delicious

[@manita1965]

How do u make it in a instant pot or rice cooker

[@nicolebenjamin8762]

How can I obtain your cookbook?

[@mmzgrow4338]

real Trini food

[@caribbeanpot]

good talk

[@jerushadowdy7094]

I don't eat pork but that look great

[@Tiffinox]

I have both salted pigtail and salted beef in my pot 😋 you don't change your water and boil it again?

[@REINABROWN]

Did you use light brown or dark brown sugar?

[@onikacorke3342]

Brown sugar

[@nareshnarinedatt8266]

Is pelua and cookup the same thing

[@cordelialewis9545]

Chris you ever do the pelau with salted beef

[@onikacorke3342]

Yes u can but u will need to boild the beef 1st

[@Honeypepper.]

9:59 💀💀💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣 you are so silly!

[@Giggra]

How would I need to adjust if I wanted to make this with goat?

[@Kjaja07]

Giggra what a good idea ! Lol i have never heard fo a goat pelau. Thank you for this comment

[@Mysasser1]

You won't boil the meat first. Instead you will season it and sear it off. He boiled the tails because they were salted.

[@ms.1207]

Did your accent change? Anyways,great job on your videos

[@susiq1121]

there's no pelau without pigtail and coconut milk

[@thetruthhurts599]

susiq1121 to each his own, but coconut milk make any vegetarian dish " finger licking good ".

[@Honeypepper.]

7:18 Yuh doh ha tuh dis de dry coconuts like dat 😂

[@sensimania]

Regarding the pigtail, Is there any particular reason why in this video, you boil out the salt for 30mins, but in another video (with the callalloo & rice) the pigtail was boiled for an hour, and then another 15mins after dumping out the water. That timeframe is a vast difference, and I'm too scared to taste it for salt (like you can with saltfish) because its pork. I'm now confused as to how long I should boil the pigtail for 😕

[@karenhanna3257]

Can you please show me how to make sloppy joes? Thank you!!!

[@sandy-k1n]

Hi Chris, i will stick to the Vegi version. Thanks for sharing this.

[@bigmich4226]

Chris yuh forget the pumpkin in the pelau

[@richiebasdeo1480]

That's more a Jamaican season rice than a trini pelau I'm just saying but hey look good

[@neekahgreen5365]

dwl...how?

[@joya_love2568]

why u never taste your food on camera.. after you finish cook

[@triniguy2008]

Caribbean Food is too hot to taste right after cooking....haha

[@Honeypepper.]

Team wet! ok...aright😂

[@thetruthhurts599]

we not missing out on anything, we vegetarians are doing just fine. i know you mean well. you should try a chunks chow mein and chunks pelau.

[@tellitv8]

No.