Slow-Cooked Pig Feet
Discover the ultimate comfort food with our rich and flavorful Slow-Cooked Pig Feet recipe, a soulful dish that celebrates time-honored cooking traditions. This recipe turns simple ingredients into a tender, melt-in-your-mouth delicacy, thanks to a gentle 3-hour simmer in a savory broth infused with apple cider vinegar, aromatic herbs, smoky paprika, and a hint of sweetness from brown sugar. The pig feet are carefully cleaned and prepped, then slow-cooked to perfection until the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender. Finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, this dish is perfect for those craving hearty, home-cooked goodness. Whether served with rice, braised greens, or crusty bread, this flavorful meal is sure to impress novice and experienced cooks alike. Ideal for slow-cooker enthusiasts or fans of traditional Southern cuisine, this recipe is packed with bold flavors and soul-warming satisfaction.
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Ingredients
- 4 pieces pig feet, halved lengthwise
- 8 cups water
- 0.5 cups apple cider vinegar
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 pieces garlic cloves, minced
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.25 cup chopped parsley
Directions
Step 1
Thoroughly clean the pig feet by scrubbing them with a brush under cold running water to remove any dirt or debris.
Step 2
In a large pot, add the pig feet and pour in the water. Bring to a boil over high heat and let them boil for about 5 minutes. Drain and rinse the pig feet again to remove any impurities.
Step 3
Return the pig feet to the pot, and add the apple cider vinegar, chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaves, thyme, smoked paprika, black peppercorns, salt, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar.
Step 4
Cover the pig feet with 8 cups of water. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
Step 5
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer gently for about 3 hours. Stir occasionally and skim off any foam or excess fat that rises to the surface.
Step 6
Test the pig feet for tenderness. If they are not tender enough, continue simmering until the meat is falling off the bones.
Step 7
Once cooked, adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2359.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 416.0 |
| Total Fat 16.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 5.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7237.4mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 42.4g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 5.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 24.8g | |
| Protein 22.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 279.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 4.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 584.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories