Braised Pork Feet in Private Sauce

Braised Pork Feet in Private Sauce

Indulge in the rich, aromatic flavors of this **Braised Pig Trotters** recipe—a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy infused with traditional Chinese spices. Tender pig trotters are pressure-cooked to perfection with a fragrant blend of **Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and cinnamon**, creating a deeply savory and slightly numbing taste. Fresh **scallions, garlic, and ginger** add a bright, pungent depth, while **light and dark soy sauce, Chinese wine, and sugar** balance the dish with umami and subtle sweetness. The pressure cooker locks in moisture, ensuring the trotters turn out incredibly soft and gelatinous. Ready in just 30 minutes after the whistle, this dish is a hassle-free way to enjoy restaurant-quality comfort food at home. Perfect with steamed rice or noodles, this **fall-off-the-bone braised pig trotters** recipe is a must-try for lovers of bold, authentic flavors!

15 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pig trotters
2 pieces (approx. 1000g)

The aromatics

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scallions
2 stalks
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garlic
5 cloves
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ginger
50g

The sauce & seasonings

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Sichuan peppercorns
3g
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star anise
1 piece
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cinnamon
5g
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light soy sauce
3 tbsp
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dark soy sauce
2 tbsp
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Chinese wine
2 tbsp
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sugar
1 tbsp
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chicken essence
1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Clean the pig trotters, cut them in half and place them in a pressure cooker.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Prepare a spice bag with 3g of Sichuan peppercorns, 1 star anise, and a small piece of cinnamon.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the scallions into segments, the garlic into blocks, and the ginger into slices.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, Chinese wine, sugar, and chicken essence into the pot, then add the cut scallions, ginger, and garlic, and put in the spice bag.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Add boiling water to the pot, covering the pig trotters, then close the pressure cooker lid, heat over high heat, and after the pressure cooker starts to whistle, reduce to medium heat for about 30 minutes.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Remove from the pot and serve.

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