Pickled Pig’s Trotters

Pickled Pig’s Trotters

Definitely one of the more ‘out-there’ recipes

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 6m
Cook Time: 72h
Total Time: 72h 6m
Servings: 6
Difficulty: Easy
4.8 (4 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

200
Calories
13g
Fat
89mg
Cholesterol
1.3g
Carbs
1g
Sugar
18.5g
Protein
Pickled Pig’s Trotters

Recipe Description

This Pickled Pig’s Trotters recipe will make some of you say ‘Woah Nelly!’, and others of you head straight to grab a fork! If you’re not from the Deep South, this definitely one of the more ‘out-there’ recipes I’ve posted but bear with me! A couple of years ago I had a real love affair with the cuisine of the Southern States, after a month-long road trip through Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana. Yams, collards, grits, cornbread muffins – I tried them all, including pickled pigs feet. Just like the locals, I took a fork and ate them straight from the jar and surprise, surprise, I was hooked!

Pickled pigs feet are also popular in Asian cuisine so maybe they felt comfortingly familiar to me. This simple pickled pigs feet recipe has you cooking them until tender and falling off the bone, before leaving them to pickle for a few days, with some chili for a good kick of heat.

To make Pickled Pig’s Trotters, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Pickled Pig’s Trotters

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Boil the trotters

    2h
    Step 1 - Pickled Pig’s Trotters

    Place the trotters in a large pan or casserole pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and continue to boil for 2 hours. You may need to top up the water. When the trotters are tender, drain the water.

  2. 2

    Prepare the trotters

    40 min
    Step 2 - Pickled Pig’s Trotters

    Run hot water over the trotters to wash away any excess fat. Extract as many bones as possible from each of the trotters.

  3. 3

    Make the pickling liquid

    1 min
    Step 3 - Pickled Pig’s Trotters

    Combine the salt and vinegar together in a bowl.

  4. 4

    Prepare the pickling jars

    5 min
    Step 4 - Pickled Pig’s Trotters

    In a one quart jar, place 1 red chili and 3 of the trotters, then pour half of the pickling liquid over the top. Repeat with a second jar and the remaining trotters.

  5. 5

    Leave to pickle

    3d min
    Step 5 - Pickled Pig’s Trotters

    Make sure the jars are properly sealed and leave in the refrigerator for 3 - 7 days days before eating.

  6. 6

    Serving Pickled Pig’s Trotters

    Step 6 - Pickled Pig’s Trotters

You can try adding the meat of these Pickled Pig’s Trotters to a variety of dishes for an intense burst of flavor - tostadas, grill cakes, Asian style salads - experiment! I’m really intrigued to hear if you like these or not, so please do share your feelings in the comments section below!

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.8 out of 5 (4 reviews)
Maddie
February 27, 2025
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Yum! I never thought I'd enjoy pickled pig's trotters, but this recipe blew my mind! I had a craving after my trip to Louisiana, and this took me right back there. So simple and full of flavor - love it!

Yvonne
October 10, 2023
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I tried this pickled pig's trotters recipe after my trip to the South, where I fell in love with Southern cuisine. The recipe was easy to follow, and the flavors turned out great! It takes me back to those warm nights with friends. I think it could use a bit more spice next time.

Rafa
October 6, 2023
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Sencillo de hacer y me trajo recuerdos de viaje.

sarah
March 22, 2019
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Thanks!

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