Teochew Style Braised Pig Trotters (潮州卤猪脚)

潮州卤猪脚 (Teochew Style Braised Pig Trotters) is a classic dish in Chaoshan (Teochew) Cuisine, known for its rich and savory flavors. This dish is slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in tender and flavorful pig trotters that are perfect for sharing with family and friends.

Gluten Free Dairy Free Main Course Chaoshan (Teochew) Teochew Braised Pork Chinese Cuisine
Teochew Style Braised Pig Trotters (潮州卤猪脚)

Ingredients

  • 4 pig trotters, cleaned and chopped
  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup rock sugar
  • 4 slices ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 star anise
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, blanch the pig trotters in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add soy sauce, rock sugar, ginger, garlic, star anise, cinnamon stick, five-spice powder, rice wine, and water. Bring to a boil.
  3. Add the blanched pig trotters to the pot. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the pig trotters are tender.
  4. Once the pig trotters are tender, uncover the pot and continue to simmer until the sauce thickens.
  5. Serve the Teochew Style Braised Pig Trotters hot, garnished with green onions if desired.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
350 per serving
Carbohydrates
10g
Protein
25g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons

Tools

Serving platter Serving utensils

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the braised pig trotters with steamed rice and a side of pickled vegetables.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an extra layer of flavor, marinate the pig trotters in the braising liquid overnight before cooking.

Cost

$15