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Jamaican Corn Beef and Cabbage
A flavorful Jamaican-style corn beef and cabbage made with canned corned beef, crisp cabbage, carrots, sweet pepper, and a touch of scotch bonnet heat. The recipe avoids excess water and adds the corn beef at the end for perfect texture. Served with traditional boiled sides like yam, green banana, or oats dumplings.
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Critical Success Points
- • Do not add extra water unless the cabbage is very dry; excess water makes the dish soggy.
- • Add the canned corn beef at the very end to prevent it from overcooking and becoming tough.
- • Handle scotch bonnet pepper with care – wear gloves and avoid touching your face.
Safety Warnings
- • Scotch bonnet peppers are extremely hot; wear gloves when cutting and avoid touching eyes.
- • Hot oil can splatter – keep a safe distance while sautéing.
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