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Braised Pigs' Trotters
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 4 pigs' trotters, cleaned and split
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
- In a large Dutch oven, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the pigs' trotters and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from the pot and set aside.
- Add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the bay leaves, thyme, salt, and black pepper.
- Sprinkle the flour over the vegetables and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
- Pour in the red wine and deglaze the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
- Stir in the tomato paste and broth. Bring to a simmer.
- Return the pigs' trotters to the pot, cover, and transfer to the preheated oven.
- Braise for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the meat is tender and falling off the bone.
- Remove the pigs' trotters from the pot and keep warm.
- Strain the braising liquid and skim off any fat. Serve the pigs' trotters with the strained sauce.
- Enjoy your delicious braised pigs' trotters!
Pigs' trotters, also known as pig's feet, have a rich history in culinary traditions around the world. This dish has been enjoyed for centuries, with recipes dating back to ancient Roman and Chinese cuisines. In the southern United States, pigs' trotters are a staple in soul food, often braised or pickled for a flavorful and tender result. In France, they are a key ingredient in the classic dish "trotters à la mode de Caen," where they are slow-cooked with vegetables and wine. Chefs like Gordon Ramsay and Anthony Bourdain have popularized pigs' trotters in modern gastronomy, elevating this humble cut into gourmet fare. Today, the best versions of this dish can be found in traditional Southern barbecue joints and fine dining establishments that specialize in nose-to-tail cooking. The key to a perfect pigs' trotters dish lies in the slow cooking process, which allows the meat to become tender and flavorful while infusing with the aromatics and seasonings. Whether it's served as a comforting home-cooked meal or a refined delicacy, pigs' trotters continue to be a beloved and versatile dish in global cuisine.
200 min
4
450 calories
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