Chicken feet are a hidden gem in Jamaican cuisine—rich in flavor, collagen-packed, and perfect for slow braising. In this recipe, I use my Very Necessary Finds Island Spiced Oil and Pineapple Jerk Seasoning Rub to create a dish that’s smoky, spicy, and subtly sweet. The result? Fall-off-the-bone tenderness with a sauce so good, you’ll want to lick your fingers clean. Read on for the full recipe and bring this bold Caribbean flavor to your kitchen!
There’s something about Pakasa that hits different — especially if you grew up in Jamaica like me. It wasn’t just a meal; it was an adventure. We’d send the bravest boy down the gully to pick dry coconut, grate it by hand, and squeeze out the milk. We’d “sneak” seasoning from our parents’ kitchens and throw whatever we had in the pot — dumplings, green banana, maybe a piece of chicken back if we were lucky. The real magic happened when the coconut milk cooked down to custard and oil, and the pot bottom started to stick — that’s where the flavor lived! You’d scrape that pot bottom like treasure, and every bite tasted like pure yard vibes. Now, living...
