taqiao pig's trotters. Taqiao pig's trotters originated in 1961s, which is a gourmet snack in Shangcai. Mr. Zhang, a native of Taqiao, got the secret recipe of braised pig's trotters from an old Chinese doctor. Shangcaitaqiao pig's trotters are delicious. Pig's trotters refer to the feet (hooves) and calves of pigs, which are also called Yuan's trotters in China. In the Chinese world, pig's trotters are often eaten by people, and there are many different cooking methods.