Souse
Souse is a traditional Caribbean dish, particularly popular in the Bahamas and parts of the West Indies, consisting of pickled pork parts like the head, trotters, and ears. The meat is typically boiled, then marinated in a tangy brine of lime juice, vinegar, onions, cucumbers, and spicy peppers like bird peppers.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat due to the collagen-rich pork cuts used, with very few carbohydrates. A serving provides a good source of minerals like iron and zinc, and typically contains around 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 26 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Zinc | 5.2 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.8 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 220 mg |
| Selenium | 32 mcg |
| Niacin (B3) | 8 mg |
| Collagen | High (estimated) |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg |
Per 1 cup (220 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Souse is culturally significant as a popular 'Saturday soup' in the Bahamas, often enjoyed as a restorative hangover cure. Its unique preparation method of pickling cooked meat in an acidic brine gives it a distinctive, refreshing flavor profile unlike typical stews.
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