I tend to call pigs feet what my Mom always called them – trotters! So much cooler than pigs feet right? Even though I rarely indulge anymore, I can still hook up a foot! Sit down, grab some hot sauce and vinegar and jump (hop) right in – with all 4s! (lol) Anymore feet jokes?
Ingredients
- 4 whole pigs feet or 8 halves - prepped and ready for cooking
- 2 habanero peppers
- 6 ribs of celery
- 1 large onion
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 large sweet green pepper (optional)
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
- Put cleaned, prepped trotter into a 6-8 qt heavy bottomed stock pot. Fill with 4qts cold water.
- Add remaining ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Boil over medium flame 3 to 4 hours, until meat starts to fall off the bone and cuts easily with a fork. Serve with hot sauce, vinegar and your choice of sides..
Notes
When cleaning your trotters, singe off hairs over stove burner or use a disposable razor and shave each foot. Be sure to remove all traces of hair.
When meat starts to boil, skim foam off top and continue to skim ongoing until all foam is removed and discarded. You can also bring meat to a boil and discard the water, rinse and bring to a boil again, then skim. If you choose this method, wait until you've changed water before adding seasoning or you will end up throwing all seasoning out with discarded water.
Thank you…
I wanted to make pig’s feet for my friend,
He said that he has not had them since his mom died.
Neighther his wife or I had ever cooked or eaten them. Thank you again this is something I can give to him for his up coming birthday…
Hi Sherry,
You’re welcome and it sounds like your friend has a wonderful birthday gift coming! Not only the meal that you will make him but more so the memories that the meal will give him! That’s what Sweet Mother’s Kitchen is all about, cooking great food, sharing it with friends and family and remembering all the wonderful times that certain dishes bring you back to! I hope you and your friends enjoy his special day and your trotters! If you will, please share a picture of your birthday meal with us and inspire somebody else to make their own memories for their friends and family!
Regards,
Char