PEPPER POT
Although Guyana is located in South America, its history and vibrant culture are shared with the rest of the Caribbean; therefore, it is classified as a Caribbean country due to its culture and historical context.
Pepper Pot predates the Amerindian people’s days; Cassareep (the black liquid from the cassava root) plays a significant role in this stewed meat dish. The Amerindians used Cassareep to preserve meat, and the practice is still incorporated in Guyanese cooking. A choice of meat, beef, pork, and mutton is used along with a combination of herbs, spices (cinnamon, brown sugar, orange peel, etc..) with ground provisions (term used to describe root vegetables) and bread.
