Pat Fortunes Pigs Feet Recipes

MOM'S NEW YEARS PIG'S FEET

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash pig feet in cold water and place into a large pot or Dutch oven. Add celery, onion, vinegar, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves to the feet; pour in water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is tender and falling off the bones, about 2 hours.

BOILED PIGS FEET RECIPE

Steps:

• Begin by giving the pigs feet a good washing. For the purpose of presentation, remove any unsightly hair that you observe. Yes, pigs grow hair on the toes and feet just like humans. A disposable razor will remove the hair
• Place all the ingredients in a large boiling pot and cover with water. Bring water to a boil over medium-high heat and then reduce heat to a simmer.
• Cover the pot with a lid and allow pigs feet to cook until tender, about 3 hours. While your meat is cooking stir constantly and skim away any foam that develops.

FRENCH CANADIAN "RAGOûT DE PATTES DE COCHON" (STEWED PIG'S FEET) RECIPE

Steps:

• Take the pork's feet and cut the skin from top to bottom with a kitchen scissor. Remove the meat from the feet with a knife and put in a medium bowl.
• Add salt, cinnamon, ground cloves and nutmeg, and mix.
• In a large saucepan over medium heat add oil. When oil is hot, add pork feet mixture, and cook until they meat is a dark brown colour.
• In a skillet at medium heat, add 1 tbs of vegetable oil. When oil is hot, add 1 cup of onions and cook until they are grilled- slightly brown.
• When the meat is nicely grilled, add the lukewarm water and roasted onions.
• Cover and let cook at low for about 2 hours.
• In a jar (Mason), add 1 cup of water and the browned flour. Close lid and shake until it's mixed.
• Pour in the stew, stir regularly until the gravy has thicken (15 -30 minutes). If you find the gravy is not thick enough, add 4 more tablespoon of brown flour with 1/2 cup of warm water. Repeat as necessary.

PAT FORTUNE'S PIGS' FEET

Steps:

• Clean the pigs' feet thoroughly, scraping bristles off with a small paring knife. Place the pork in a large pot over high heat. Cover with 12 cups of water and bring to a boil, along with 1 1/2 cups of the vinegar, 2 tablespoons salt and the red-pepper flakes.
• Boil until tender and glistening, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, put the remaining vinegar, hot-pepper sauce, salt and pepper to taste in a small bowl and stir to combine.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Place the pigs' feet on baking trays or pans and baste with the vinegar liquid. Bake until lightly browned, about 45 minutes.