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Yes, cook them with the lid on the pot. If you cook off too much liquid before they are tender, just tip in a bit of water and replace the lid. A trick I learned from my Jamaican friend who taught me to cook them is to use ice cubes instead of water. The ice causes the meat to contract, then it expands when it gets hot again, thus helping to tenderize the meat.
