Bajan Pudding and Souse Skillet (Pickled Pork, Cucumber & Spiced Sweet Potato) – Authentic Barbados Recipe
Saturday Bajan tradition combining citrus-pickled pork with warm spiced sweet potato pudding.
- Country of Origin
- 🇧🇧 Barbados (Caribbean, Americas)
- Dietary Profile
- omnivore
- Prep Time
- 15 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Signature Staples
- Tender pork medallions, Grated spiced sweet potato mash, Pickled cucumber-chili relish, Lime juice, Scotch bonnet
Ingredients for Bajan Pudding and Souse Skillet (Pickled Pork, Cucumber & Spiced Sweet Potato) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) tender pork medallions, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups grated spiced sweet potato mash, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup pickled cucumber-chili relish
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with lime juice
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Barbados seasoning (scotch bonnet, marjoram, thyme, allspice)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide heavy skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté onion, garlic, and lime juice for 2–3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Add tender pork medallions and grated spiced sweet potato mash along with scotch bonnet, marjoram, thyme, allspice, searing for 8–10 minutes while tossing occasionally.
- Deglaze the pan with a splash of broth or citrus so the caramelized fond coats every bite.
- Garnish with pickled cucumber-chili relish and serve straight from the skillet.