Jamaican Stewed Peas with Salted Beef and Pigtail

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1. 1
   Rinse the kidney beans and drain. Add about 4 cups of water with chopped garlic to the beans and bring to a boil.
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2. 2
   After the beans come to a boil, add 3-4 more cups of water to submerge the beans and continue cooking.
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   In a separate pot of water, boil the salted meats for about 10-15 minutes to remove excess salt, then drain and rinse.
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   Add the rinsed salted meats to the beans, along with pimento seeds. Stir, cover, and simmer on low heat for 1-2 hours until the meat and beans are tender.
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   Add jerk seasoning (or all-purpose seasoning), scallion, thyme, and the whole scotch bonnet pepper. Taste and add salt as needed, keeping in mind the salted meat already contributes salt.
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   Pour in 1 cup of coconut milk and stir well to incorporate the creamy flavor throughout the stew.
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   Make the spinners: In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add water while kneading to form a smooth dough. Pinch off small pieces and roll between your palms to form thin dumplings.
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   Add the spinners to the pot, stir to prevent them from sticking together, cover, and cook for another 5-10 minutes until they float and are cooked through.
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   Taste and make any final adjustments, then serve hot.
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