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Pig’s Feet – Moist, succulent, and packed with flavor! Slow-cooked over low heat makes for an unbelievably tender, juicy, and perfectly flavorful meal. This is soul food at its best!
Nose-to-tail eating has gained popularity in recent years. Meat cuts like pig’s feet are a great way to reduce waste and your environmental footprint. They also have several health benefits since they are packed with collagen. Added to that is their exceptional versatility; they can be braised, boiled, barbecued, smoked, or stewed!
- Pig’s Feet: YoYou’lleed to clean the star of this show thoroughly and remove the hair before cooking.
- Onion and Garlic: Not only do these incredible veggies make food taste incredible, but this dynamic duo also gives the body energy and helps prevent seasonal colds and flu.
- Green and Red Bell Peppers: Each type of pepper adds a different flavor layer to the dish. Green peppers tend to be more bitter, whereas red peppers are sweeter.
- Celery: While not always the main star of the dish, celery adds a unique and tasty flavor.
- White Wine Vinegar: Although milder than other types of vinegar, white wine vinegar brightens up the flavors and adds an agreeable tang.
- Seasonings: This recipe is chock-full of flavor! The seasonings include thyme, bay leaves, bouillon powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes! Smoked paprika works equally well, and the red pepper flakes are optional. I love to include them to give this dish an extra flavor boost.
How to Make Pig’s feet
Prepare the Pig’s Feet
- Wash the pig’s feet in salt water, then scrub and rinse properly to ensure they are extra clean.
- Sauté the Vegetables – Place a medium-size pot over medium heat. Add in cooking oil, onion, garlic, and thyme and sauté for about 2-3 minutes. Then add bell peppers and celery and sauté for another minute. (Photos 1-2)
- The Rest of the Ingredients – Add pig’s feet, bay leaves, bouillon, paprika, white wine vinegar, and about 3 cups of water. Give everything a nice stir, and then season with salt and pepper to taste. (Photo 3)
- Simmer – Cover pot and place pot over medium-high heat. Cook for about 2-3 hours, stirring periodically until pig’s feet are tender. (Photo 4)
- Check Occasionally – While cooking – Keep checking the pot to make sure water has not boiled off, and if it has, add more water.
Tips and Tricks
- To thoroughly clean the pig’s feet, pour hot (not boiling!) water over them. Scrub them with a good amount of salt (approximately three tablespoons) and then rinse them under running water.
- The water that the recipe calls for may not cover the ingredients completely. But don’t worry; the pig’s feet will release a lot of juice while cooking.
- Patience is a virtue! This cut needs long, slow cooking. But in the end, believe me, it will be worth the wait!