Mom's New Years Pigs Feet

Mom's New Years Pigs Feet
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    2 hrs 5 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    2 hrs 20 mins
  • SERVING
    4 People
  • VIEWS
    123

A cherished family tradition, these tender and flavorful pigs' feet, simmered in a tangy and spicy broth, are the perfect Southern comfort food to celebrate new beginnings. Slow-braised to perfection, they're fall-off-the-bone delicious and even better the next day!

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    15 g
  • Cholesterol
    178 mg
  • Fiber
    5 g
  • Protein
    39 g
  • Saturated Fat
    8 g
  • Sodium
    1629 mg
  • Sugar
    5 g
  • Fat
    28 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Thoroughly wash the pig's feet under cold running water. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Place the pig's feet in a large pot or Dutch oven. Add the chopped onion, celery ribs, white vinegar, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, chopped garlic, ground black pepper, and bay leaves.

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Recipe View 5 mins Pour in enough water to completely cover the pig's feet and vegetables. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 hrs Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View Braise the pigs feet until the pork is very tender and easily falling off the bones, approximately 2 hours. Check for tenderness after 1.5 hours and continue braising until desired tenderness is achieved. (120 minutes)

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Recipe View Remove the pig's feet from the pot and serve hot. These are fantastic served with a side of homemade potato salad, Southern-style greens, candied yams, and cornbread. Enjoy!

For a richer flavor, consider adding a smoked ham hock to the pot during braising.
Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your desired level of spiciness.
The braising liquid can be reduced after the pig's feet are cooked to create a more concentrated sauce.
These pig's feet freeze exceptionally well. Allow them to cool completely, then transfer them to freezer-safe containers or bags with some of the braising liquid.
A splash of hot sauce or additional vinegar brightens up the flavors when serving.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 41 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (5)
  • Mathias Okon

    Next time I'll try it in a slow cooker!

  • Emil Koch

    I was a bit intimidated to make pigs feet, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing!

  • Sylvia Crona

    My family loved this recipe! The pigs feet were so tender and flavorful.

  • Aurelio Bayer

    I added a little bit of liquid smoke for an extra layer of flavor, and it was delicious!

  • Ron Larsonmayer

    This is just like my grandmother used to make! Thank you for sharing this recipe.

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