Braised Pig Trotters

March 17, 2025 38 Minutes Advanced

Nutritional Information

650 kcal
Calories
40g
Protein
10g
Carbohydrates
45g
Fat
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!

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

Secondary Ingredients

Sauce and Seasonings

Instructions

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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.
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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.
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After stir-frying, add ginger slices, dried chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and star anise, and continue to stir-fry.
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After stir-frying, pour the mixture into a pressure cooker, add water that does not exceed the pig trotters, and add scallion segments.
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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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