NATIONAL PEPPER POT DAY – December 29
Fri Dec 29th

National Pepper Pot Day

A soup with deep roots and a mythology to go with it is commemorated on National Pepper Pot Day. Explore the flavors and history of the filling dish on December 29th..

Pepper pot soup is a highly seasoned soup made with peppercorns, small pieces of meat, tripe, spinach, and broth. The dish may be more familiar by the name of Philadelphia Pepper Pot because it was brought to the area by people from Africa, the West Indies, and the Caribbean. In their homes, their families' homes, and in markets, Colonial Black women enjoyed the dish. Many historians agree that it is considered an early street food.

This soup is one of George Washington's chef's most popular stories. The Continental Army was deployed t Valley Forge on December 29th during the brutal winter of 1777 to 1778. The tale goes that during the brutal winter of 1777 and 1778. George Washington ordered the army's chef to prepare a meal that would raise morale and warm the troops. So the chef rounded up some ingredients and named it Pepper Pot Soup. The troops loved the dish and dubbed it "the soup that won the war" after it was served.

Although the tale may be inaccurate, it does receives some credit for raising the popularity of pepper pot soup in Philadelphia and giving the dish its other name, Philadelphia Pepper Pot, although the dish's true name isn't correct.

How to celebrate #nationalpepperpotday..

Experience the flavor of Pepper Pot Soup. We've found one to try if you're looking for a recipe. Invite some friends to join you in the festivities and post the feast.

Authentic Pepper Pot Soup dish.

On social media, use the hashtag #NationalPotDay to post.

History of national pepper pot day has influenced national pepper pot day celebrations

We searched for the sources of this day, resulting in an empty pot. We'll keep checking out as we fill it back up with flavorful ingredients.

Pepper pot FAQ

Q. Is there pepper in pepper pot soup?

Yes, yes. As one of the ingredients, the soup calls for peppercorns..

Q. How can they make pepper pot in Guyana? Q. How does one make pepper pot?

A. Guyana's pepper pot soup is the country's national dish. e primary ingredient in Guyanese pepper pot soup, assassinated cassareep, a thick sauce made from the cassava root.

Does George Washington make pepper pot soup? Q. Did George Washington make pepper pot soup?

A. No. A. No. A. No. Although the popular tale praises the army chef under Washington's command, it is unlikely to be true.

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