Popular Appetizer In Haiti

Griox, or Griot (spicy pork stew meat) is a well-known and favorite appetizer at every major event in Haiti.  I have perfected this authentic dish with my mix of blended spices and herbs, (in the near future it will be on major super market shelves). The pork stew meat are only sold at ethnic grocery stores.  Below is a before picture of the pork stew meat:

Doesn't look very appetizing!!! You just wait.  After some careful cleaning and seasoning one whole habanero pepper was added.  Here's a picture of a bunch of habanero peppers.  Imagine what that would do to your food!!!!

This is a good time for a little history on the Foods of the Haitians

Haitian food is often lumped together with other Caribbean islands as "Caribbean cuisine." However, Haiti maintains an independently unique flavor.  Unlike its Spanish-influenced counterpart, the Dominican Replubic, Haitian 


cuisine is based on Creole and French cooking styles.  Strong pepper flavoring in many dishes also sets Haitian food apart from the other islands.






(www.foodbycountry.com) 
Now what we have been waiting for, after many hours of cooking the pork stew meat,(takes about 3 hours to tender, juicy spicy deliciousness). This is what we have, with some slice white onions and more habanero peppers, this appetizer can be a meal by itself.  But, you would want to share, don't you?

Until next week where I will feature what goes great with Griot, Plantain not the usual ones you normally see, but three variety.

S&S