Mom's New Years Pigs Feet

This braised pigs feet recipe with vinegar, garlic, and bay leaves is a traditional and flavorful New Year's Eve dish with African-American roots.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 459 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons seasoned salt
• 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes
• 2 celery ribs, chopped
• 8 pig feet, split
• 0.75 cup white vinegar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Thoroughly wash pig's feet in cold water and place into a large pot or Dutch oven. Add onion, celery, vinegar, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves, then pour in water to cover.

Step 2

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and braise until pork is tender and falling off the bones, about 2 hours.