Pickled Pig's Feet

This savory appetizer for pickled pig's feet is a bit off the beaten path. Don't worry, it's the pickled meat you serve to your guests, not the whole trotter!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 5 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 259 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
• 2 cups white wine vinegar
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• 4 whole star anise pods
• 2 tablespoons pickling spice
• 2 tablespoons salt, divided
• 4 pig's feet

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Rinse pig's feet well, pat dry with paper towels, and place into a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover, stir in 1 tablespoon of salt, and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to low and simmer until meat falls off the bones, 4 to 5 hours.

Step 2

Remove meat from the bones and place into a shallow dish or bowl. cover and refrigerate until pickling liquid is ready.

Step 3

Drain the saucepan, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid. Pour reserved cooking liquid back into the saucepan. Add vinegar, pickling spice, remaining 1 tablespoon salt, cloves, peppercorns, and star anise. Bring to a boil and cook for 35 minutes.

Step 4

Strain and discard solids. Pour pickling liquid over meat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 10 hours before serving.