Caribbean Dreams Magazine Volume 1 | Page 59

belly full uh A BAJAN’S Favourite FOOD B arbados’ rich history is not only reflected in the diverse monuments scattered across the island and in the architecture of its many historic buildings, but it is also evident in the various culinary styles of the island and our favourite foods and dishes. One such favourite food is Pudding & Souse. Usually sold across the island on Saturdays, this extremely popular Barbadian pork dish, is served with steam pudding, a sweet pudding made from sweet potato and herbs. The souse is prepared with prime pork meat and also inclides other parts of the pig, such as trotters, ears, tails & ears all pickled in cucumber, onion and lime. The eating of these additional parts of the pig can be traced back to colonial days, when slave-masters kept the leaner cuts of pork