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!!!

[@seandellesmith9695]

Was waiting on this recipe bless up Chris 👊🏼

[@caribbeanpot]

much thx for the kind support

[@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 ".

[@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

[@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.🙆❤

[@VE3RKP]

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

[@jumbie3789]

I Making this Pelau next week

[@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 👌🏽

[@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! 😋🍛😋💯💯💯👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@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-:))👍😊👀

[@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 😕

[@aurora1166]

can you show me how to make souse trini style

[@annmarieb987]

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

[@triniberri8408]

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

[@lisacabral5320]

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

[@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

[@TheMamanita]

That's a real Trini pelau right there. Thanks

[@zendayaforever1]

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

[@mizbootsie8175]

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

[@Fox_sSspirit]

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

[@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?

[@cordelialewis9545]

Chris you ever do the pelau with salted beef

[@onikacorke3342]

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

[@jodycookingg]

Looks so delicious,I love pigtails😍

[@Honeypepper.]

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

[@nightmaremangle2905]

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

[@bigmich4226]

Chris yuh forget the pumpkin in the pelau

[@Wisechris3000]

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

[@mmzgrow4338]

real Trini food

[@caribbeanpot]

good talk

[@denniaelliott]

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

[@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.

[@karminiparsan4440]

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

[@sheilahgreene1726]

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

[@Katdoerga]

my mouth watering watching this!

[@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?

[@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.

[@nareshnarinedatt8266]

Is pelua and cookup the same thing

[@Honeypepper.]

9:59 💀💀💀💀💀🤣🤣🤣 you are so silly!

[@Honeypepper.]

Team wet! ok...aright😂

[@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 !

[@ms.1207]

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

[@legal_beagle5294]

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

[@antoinettebrowne5233]

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

[@NaturalSt.LucianGem]

Love me some pelau. Any version!

[@victoriabarrett7852]

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

[@jerushadowdy7094]

I don't eat pork but that look great

[@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

[@nicolemontbeliard7720]

ill be making dis tomorrow, thank you Chrissy 😻

[@manita1965]

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

[@joanwalford1959]

Making this dish today

[@asharamlal5992]

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

[@yvonnerobinson8352]

Looks delicious!

[@d-angelsawh8300]

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

[@nobracobra]

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

[@sylviadrayton21]

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

[@islandgirl3330]

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

[@farrahhenderson5178]

I bet this is so testy

[@karenhanna3257]

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

[@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

[@plewis8674]

I would use turkey tails. Looks delicious

[@alician543]

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

[@shaundraoglesby5009]

this recipe looks delicious I'm gonna try it

[@kathleendeonarine3743]

It looking Delicious 😋😋😋

[@ashezr90]

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

[@elvodavis2533]

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

[@thetruthhurts599]

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

[@richiebasdeo1480]

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

[@neekahgreen5365]

dwl...how?

[@darknlovelystacy]

that looks sssssooooooooooo good yummy

[@basicallycooking2292]

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

[@kissbare5627]

Do I cook it on medium high heat?

[@elizabethanderson2968]

These are the best recipes!!!

[@nicolebenjamin8762]

How can I obtain your cookbook?

[@Alexia13]

Great recipe will have to try it 😋🌶

[@kerrieannhasssrath6711]

hey luv yur stuff keep it up

[@orlandowinter5512]

nice

[@Trinii1]

Yum..yum 👍 👍 👍 👍

[@sandy-k1n]

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

[@Choclatcotton]

Lovvve your receipes Chris! Keep them coming! Thanks

[@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.

[@9114SouthCentralAv]

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

[@naturallyjoslyn8136]

This looks amazing!