Pig's trotters are the general name for the position of pig's feet and calves. Pig's trotters are rich in collagen, but their fat content is much lower than that of fat, and their taste is irresistible, so they are deeply loved by people. Pig's trotters are divided into front and rear hooves, and both hooves have dishes suitable for them when cooking, so we should choose the front and rear hooves when cooking. There are two most direct and effective ways to distinguish the front and rear hooves of a pig, so you won't go wrong if you learn to buy them.

How to distinguish the front and back of pig's trotters? 1, look at the pig's trotters.

There are great differences in tendons between the front and rear hooves of pigs, and we can distinguish them according to tendons. Because the position and growth structure of the front and rear hooves are different, the position and size of the pig's hooves are also different. We just need to look at the cross section of pig's trotters. If we can see a very thick, particularly obvious and somewhat transparent tendon, then this is the front hoof, on the contrary, what we can't see is the back hoof. However, there are many profiteers now, and the tendons can be sold at a high price if they are taken out alone. Therefore, if we want to look at the cross section of pig's trotters without tendons, the technique of distinguishing the front and rear hooves with tendons is invalid.

2. Look at the shape of pig's trotters

When pigs walk, they mainly focus on their front hooves. The bending degree of the front hoof is obviously greater than that of the rear hoof, and the mobility is much greater than that of the rear hoof. Therefore, the front hoof is more curved, bigger and stronger than the rear hoof, and there will be more lean meat and fat meat than the rear hoof. The back hoof has thinner skin and more bones. Therefore, when we buy pig's trotters, we can distinguish the front and rear trotters by carefully distinguishing the bending degree of pig's trotters.

3, the price difference

From the above two points, we can easily find that the front hoof is better than the back hoof, and the front hoof is more suitable for cooking, so more people buy the front hoof and fewer people buy the back hoof, so the selling price of the front hoof naturally goes up, and the price of the back hoof naturally comes down, which is completely in line with market rules.

What dishes are the front and rear hooves suitable for? Pig front hoof:

We know that the front hoof is full of muscle, which gives you the pleasure of eating meat after cooking. Rich tendons can also bring a particularly chewy taste when chewing. It's perfect to make braised pig's feet and marinated pig's feet with front feet. Its soft meat and chewy tendons will make you enjoy it more and more.

Pig hind hoof:

Pig's hind hoof has more bones, thinner skin and less muscle, but the price is relatively cheap. According to these characteristics, it is ideal to make soup with pig's hind feet. If the hind feet are braised or marinated, it is a pity that there is no meat to eat because there is little meat.

When buying pig's trotters, we must first decide what to cook, and then decide to buy the ingredients suitable for cooking this dish, so that the effect is the most perfect. Whether it is roast, stew, stew, stew, marinade, sauce or soup, people can hardly resist the temptation of pig's trotters. Let's talk first!