noun
General Slang
souse
SOWSS · noun · informal
A pickled dish of boiled pork/chicken in lime and cucumber brine.
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A tangy dish of boiled meat (often pig trotters or chicken feet) steeped in a sharp lime, cucumber, onion and pepper broth. A weekend favourite.
“Saturday morning souse is a Bajan tradition.”
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souse In A Sentence
Saturday morning souse is a Bajan tradition.
Origin & Usage
Caribbean-wide (esp. Barbados and Trinidad); from 'souse' (to pickle in brine).
People Also Ask
What is souse?
Souse is a tangy Caribbean dish of boiled meat, often pig trotters or chicken feet, steeped in a sharp brine of lime, cucumber, onion and pepper.
What meat is used in souse?
Traditionally pig trotters, ears and other cuts, though chicken feet and other meats are also common.
Why is souse eaten on Saturdays?
In Barbados especially, Saturday morning souse (often with pudding) is a long-standing weekend tradition.
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