Braised Pig Trotters

Braised Pig Trotters

This succulent Braised Pig Trotters recipe delivers tender, flavorful meat with a rich caramelized glaze—perfect for a hearty meal! The dish starts with blanched pig trotters stir-fried in fragrant caramelized rock sugar, creating a deep golden hue. Aromatic spices like star anise, Sichuan peppercorns, and dried chili peppers infuse the meat with bold, warming flavors. Pressure-cooked to perfection, the trotters become melt-in-your-mouth tender, while a final reduction thickens the savory-sweet sauce. The blend of ginger, scallions, and cooking wine adds depth, making every bite irresistible. Ideal for spice lovers and comfort food enthusiasts, this dish is a standout with its sticky, glossy finish and tender texture. Try it for a deliciously satisfying meal!

38 Minutes
Advanced
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pig trotters
500g

The aromatics

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ginger
20g
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dried chili peppers
5g
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Sichuan peppercorns
3g
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star anise
3g
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scallion
10g

The sauce & seasonings

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rock sugar
30g
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cooking wine
2 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Wash the pig trotters clean, cut them into pieces, and put them in a pot with cold water. Boil for 8 minutes, then remove and rinse with cold water, and drain the water.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Heat oil over low heat to 30% heat, add rock sugar, and melt it into caramel color. Pour in the pig trotters and stir-fry over medium heat, quickly stir-fry to make the skin slightly golden yellow.

3. Step 3

Step 3
After stir-frying, add ginger slices, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise, and continue to stir-fry.

4. Step 4

Step 4
After stir-frying, pour the mixture into a pressure cooker, add water that does not exceed the pig trotters, and add scallion segments.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Then add cooking wine, pressure cook for about 25 minutes, remove and pour into a soup pot, and boil over high heat to thicken the sauce.

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