Add it to everything from stews to rice to meat.
I recall a funny memory of when we stored this seasoning in a repurposed plastic butter container.
But after a few days, the entire fridge smelled of the garlic that was blended into the seasoning!
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Not the smell you’re going for early in the morning when you want butter for your toast!
What Is Green Seasoning?
Caribbean green seasoning is a cooking base used to build flavor in a variety of ways.
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The recipe also varies from cook to cook.
The Trinidadian style of green seasoning will always contain pimento peppers, known locally as seasoning peppers.
Youll notice a piquant and fragrant aroma as soon as you slice into one.
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These peppers add so much flavor to the seasoning without the heat.
(Trinidadian pimento peppers are different from American pimento, which is milder and sweeter.)
If you cannot find Trinidadian pimento, your next option is Cubanelle.
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Other versions of green seasoning may have celery, ginger root, and bell peppers.
I like to add Guyanese wiri wiri peppers along with Scotch bonnets to my batch.
Sofrito has similar beginnings, but has a tomato baseusually tomato paste or fresh tomato.
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Nowadays, a blender or food processor is the best option for efficiency.
I like using the food processor because I have more control over the texture.
Others like it when its coarse and the ingredients are still discernible.
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Finely minced is nice for rice, soups, and vegetables.
I dont make two separate batches; usually, however it turns out is how I will use it.
I like to keep it in a mason jar in the fridge door.
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I like to use ones that have a lid to help avoid freezer burn.
If you dont have a lid, use two layers of plastic wrap to cover the tray before freezing.
Once the cubes of seasoning are frozen, pop each out and place it in a freezer bag.
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Theylll keep for about 6 months.
When youre ready to cook, add the frozen seasoning straight to your hot pan.
Remove the leaves from the woody parts of the stem before adding to your food processor.
I also love using green seasoning in my BBQ chicken.
We leave it to marinate overnight or a few hours before cooking.
Youll lick your fingers twice, trust me!
About 1 tablespoon per cup ofricewill provide a fragrant and well-seasoned dish.
Remove the stems from any of the hot peppers.
If using Cubanelle peppers, remove stems and seeds.
Roughly chop the green onions.
Remove the leaves from the hard woody parts of the thyme sprigs.
you’ve got the option to leave the tender parts of the stem with leaves intact.
Its best to do this in two parts.
Add half of the ingredients to the food processor and pulse on high for a few seconds.
kick off the lid, then scrape the sides with a small spatula or spoon.
Put the lid back on and pulse until the seasoning resembles a paste or thick marinade.
Repeat with the remaining half of the ingredients.
Store your seasoning in a glass jar with a tight lid.
I like using a mason jar.
To freeze, fill the crevices of an ice cube tray with spoonfuls of seasoning.
Cover with a lid.
Once frozen, pop each out and place in a freezer bag.
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