Souse Meat

Ingredients

• 2 pounds of pork (pig’s feet, ears, or snouts)
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1-2 hot peppers (optional)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 3 cups white vinegar
• 2 cups water
• 1 carrot, sliced (optional)
• 1 cucumber, sliced (optional)