Season meat with all ingredients up to the sugar including the scotch bonnet if using. Mix well, cover and let marinate at least 1-2 hours or longer.

Heat pot on medium-high heat, add oil, when hot add meat all at once and stir for about 1 minute. Add enough water to cover meat.(** If using a pressure cooker, add about 3 cups of water and cook for 30 minutes and check for tenderness, continue pressuring at estimated intervals until mostly soft maybe another 20 minutes or more if needed. When tender enough, transfer to a regular deep pot and follow the next step.) If using a regular pot, cook on high for at least 2 hours checking frequently and adding water as needed until soft. If using a slow cooker, your cooking time will be longer until it becomes soft as well. Keep water level lower when it is almost soft.

When tender, add carrots, cook for about 5 minutes, then add onions, and butter beans in last 10 minutes along with ketchup. Season to taste as needed. Simmer a few minutes and remove from heat.