Braised Pork Trotters

Braised Pork Trotters

This succulent **Braised Pork Feet** recipe delivers melt-in-your-mouth tenderness with a rich, caramelized glaze. The dish starts with blanched pork feet for a clean, tender texture, then coated in a luscious caramel made from rock sugar for deep, sweet notes. Aromatic spices and **Shaoxing wine** (or cooking wine) infuse bold flavors, while **sauce soy sauce** and **dark soy sauce** create a savory, glossy finish. Pressure-cooked to perfection, the pork feet become incredibly soft, absorbing every layer of the fragrant sauce. Perfect as a hearty main or indulgent comfort food, this dish stands out with its balance of sweetness, umami, and spice. Serve hot for an unforgettable, fall-off-the-bone experience!

10 Minutes
Medium
4 servings

Ingredients

Metric US
4 serving

Main Ingredients

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pork feet
500g

The sauce & seasonings

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spices
5g
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plant oil
2 tbsp
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rock sugar
30g
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Shaoxing wine
50ml
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cooking wine
50ml
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sauce soy sauce
2 tbsp
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dark soy sauce
1 tbsp

Instructions

1. Step 1

Step 1
Prepare the pork feet.

2. Step 2

Step 2
Prepare the spices.

3. Step 3

Step 3
Cut the pork feet into pieces and blanch them in boiling water.

4. Step 4

Step 4
Cook until the pork feet change color, then remove them and rinse with cold water.

5. Step 5

Step 5
Heat plant oil in a wok, add rock sugar, and heat over low heat.

6. Step 6

Step 6
Stir to prevent sticking and cook until the rock sugar turns brown.

7. Step 7

Step 7
Add the pork feet and stir-fry briefly to coat each piece with sugar color.

8. Step 8

Step 8
After the pork feet are coated with sugar color.

9. Step 9

Step 9
Add all the spices and Shaoxing wine (or substitute with cooking wine).

10. Step 10

Step 10
Add sauce soy sauce.

11. Step 11

Step 11
Add dark soy sauce.

12. Step 12

Step 12
Stir-fry the pork feet to coat them evenly with sauce.

13. Step 13

Step 13
Put the pork feet into a pressure cooker.

14. Step 14

Step 14
Add 250ml of water.

15. Step 15

Step 15
Cover the lid and start cooking over high heat.

16. Step 16

Step 16
After 15 minutes of steaming.

17. Step 17

Step 17
Turn off the heat and wait for the pressure valve to drop before opening the lid.

18. Step 18

Step 18
Open the lid and serve the pork feet hot, soft and tender.

19. Step 19

Step 19
Write the production steps.

20. Step 20

Step 20
Write the production steps.

21. Step 21

Step 21
Write the production steps.

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