Salt Beef and Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb Corned Beef
• 1 1/2 cup Kidney Beans
• 1 Scotch Bonnet
• 2 Scallions
• 1/4 tsp Thyme
• 1 clove finely chopped Garlic
• 2 cups Water
• 3 Cups Coconut Milk
• 2 Bay Leaf
• 6 Allspice
• 2 cloves Garlic

Directions

1. Step 1: Cover the diced salt beef with water and bring to a boil.
2. Step 2: Repeat as necessary, draining and replacing water to eliminate some of the brine.
3. Step 3: In a separate pan, place beans in water, add coconut milk, bay leaves, pimento seeds, whole garlic, whole scotch bonnet pepper and scallions.
4. Step 4: Slowly bring to a boil and simmer for about 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
5. Step 5: Add salt beef, onions, thyme and crushed garlic and simmer for another 20 minutes.
6. Step 6: Adjust seasonings if necessary.
7. Step 7: Remove the bay leaves and scotch bonnet pepper, being careful not to burst the pepper.
8. Step 8: Serve with white rice and your choice of salad or vegetables.