Cola Chicken Drumsticks
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Cola Chicken Drumsticks

timer 15 MIN
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person 4 servings
Cola Chicken Drumsticks

About This Recipe

Indulge in the rich, savory-sweet flavors of this irresistible Cola-Braised Pig’s Trotters—a dish that transforms humble ingredients into a melt-in-your-mouth delicacy. The pig’s trotters are first marinated with aromatic ginger and cooking wine to remove any gaminess, then expertly seared to render out excess fat. The magic happens when cola joins the simmering broth, infusing the meat with a caramelized depth and tenderizing it to perfection. Enhanced with scallions, ginger, and a balance of soy sauce, sugar, and salt, this dish boasts a glossy, sticky glaze that’s both sweet and umami-rich. Quick yet deeply flavorful, this recipe delivers fall-off-the-bone tenderness with an unexpected twist. Perfect for adventurous food lovers craving a unique take on classic braised pork!

Instructions

Detailed preparation guide

servings 4
Total Time 15m

shopping_basket Ingredients

Main Ingredients
  • pig's trotters 4 pieces
The aromatics
  • scallions 3 stalks
  • ginger 20g
The sauce & seasonings
  • cooking wine 50ml
  • cola 200ml

menu_book Directions

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Step 1
Step 1
Marinate the pig’s trotters with cooking wine and ginger for 15 minutes.
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Step 2
Step 2
Heat the pot without oil and add the pig’s trotters to fry out the fat, add water, scallions, and ginger, bring to a boil and skim off the foam; add an equal amount of cola to the water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 10 minutes;
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Step 3
Step 3
Season with salt, sugar, and soy sauce, cook over high heat to reduce the sauce, remove the scallions and ginger, and serve.

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