Preserved pig's feet is a very popular delicacy. In the cold winter, it is very delicious when used to cook hot pot. You can also add some side dishes to it according to your own preferences. Let's learn about it together. Let’s learn how to make waxed pig’s feet hot pot.

How to make waxed pig's trotters hot pot

Ingredients: Cured pig's trotters

Accessories: kelp, mushrooms, cabbage, onions, ginger, garlic, star anise, dried Sea pepper and dried Sichuan peppercorns

Method:

1. Burn the cured pig's feet first, so that they will be more fragrant and softer;

2. Then cook them Chop the pig's feet into small pieces, skewer them in water, and then pick up the pig's feet;

3. Wash the kelp, cut it into pieces, and set aside;

4. Cut the ginger Cut the green onion into pieces and set aside;

5. Then put the pig's feet, kelp, green onion segments, ginger cubes, garlic, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried sea pepper into the pressure cooker and stew;

7. After the bacon knuckles are stewed, add the mushrooms and simmer for a while;

8. Add a handful of Put the cabbage in, add some chicken essence at the end, and it will be ready in a while.

What should not be eaten with cured pig's trotters?

1. Pig's trotters cannot be eaten with soybeans, as this will cause abdominal distension.

2. Pig’s trotters cannot be eaten together with pears, as this will damage the kidneys.

3. Pig’s trotters cannot be eaten together with apricots, as this will cause abdominal pain.

4. Pig’s trotters cannot be eaten together with almonds, as this will also cause abdominal pain.

How to pickle cured pig's trotters

1. First, we need to use a sharp knife to cut the pig's trotters, do not leave too thick meat layer, and then apply salt evenly on the cut areas , also apply it on the outside, so that the entire pig's feet are evenly covered with salt.

2. Place the salted pig's feet in a large basin and allow them to dehydrate naturally. At the same time, the salt will fully penetrate and cover the meat layer. It can generally be placed here for about 2-3 days.

3. You can add some spices, such as Sichuan peppercorns, pepper, etc., to the rested pig trotters according to your own preferences, or you may not add them.

4. In the dry and cold north, the traditional natural drying method can be used. It is relatively simple and can be hung directly in a cool and ventilated place. There will be no smoke smell, but the unique smell of smoke will be lost.

5. Smoking generally uses wood or fuel that is more fragrant, such as cypress, grapefruit peel, orange peel, etc. The marinated meat tastes unique and very good. Of course, the height of smoking must be controlled, and it should not be too close or too far away from the fire. Generally, it is appropriate to be 80-120cm away from the flame.

6. The curing time can be long or short, and smoking is generally about 45 days. The taste is ready. The observation criteria are: the skin of the meat is browned and the fat is transparent, which means it can be used. It can also be stored for a longer time. The natural drying time is slightly longer than that of smoking.

How to choose pig's feet

1. First of all, look at the color of the pig's feet, and try to buy some pig's feet that are close to the color of the meat.

2. Smell it with your nose. Fresh pig's trotters smell like meat and have no other odor.

3. It is best to choose pig’s trotters with tendons. Not only are tendoned pig’s trotters delicious, but they are also rich in collagen. They are not only rich in nutrients, but they can also beautify the skin. However, they are more expensive than those without tendons. Slightly more expensive.

4. Do not buy items that are too white, black, or have incorrect colors; do not buy items that have been treated with chemical substances, are rotten, have a pungent smell or smell.