How long should pig's trotters be stewed?

Pig's trotters are very nutritious food, rich in collagen. If you want to beautify yourself, you can eat more pig's trotters. Pig's trotters are very delicious, but not easy to cook, especially if they are stewed. Many people cannot control the heat well. In fact, this has a lot to do with the method chosen. So, how long should pig's trotters be stewed? Let’s take a closer look below.

How long it takes to stew pig's trotters has a lot to do with the kitchen utensils used for stewing the pig's trotters. You can choose to stew them in a casserole or in a pressure cooker. It's up to you to choose which tool to use!

Stewed pig's trotters in a casserole: Pour the marinated pig's trotters (including the marinade) into the casserole, add the peanuts and soybeans soaked half a day in advance, add cold water to cover the water level of the pig's trotters, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat for 2-3 hours!

Pressure cooker: The amount of water and pig's trotters in the pot should not exceed one-half of the pot. After 2 minutes of boiling, turn to low heat. If you like it soft and tender, cook it for 30 minutes. If you want it harder, cook it for 15-20 minutes. Note: do not rush to remove the pressure reducing valve after turning off the fire. Wait until the pressure is reduced naturally.

Nutritional value of pig's trotters

Every 100 grams of pig's trotter contains 15.8 grams of protein, 26.3 grams of fat, and 1.7 grams of carbohydrates. Pig's trotters also contain nutrients such as vitamins A, B, C and calcium, phosphorus, and iron. In particular, the contents of 11 kinds of amino acids such as cysteine ​​and arginine produced after the protein in the pig's trotters is hydrolyzed are comparable to those of bear's paws.

In addition, pig's trotters and pigskin contain a large amount of collagen protein, which can be converted into gelatin during the cooking process. Gelatin has a network space structure, which can bind a lot of water, enhance cell physiological metabolism, effectively improve the body's physiological functions and the water storage function of skin tissue cells, moisturize the cells, keep them moist, prevent premature wrinkles on the skin, and delay the aging process of the skin. Pig's trotters have certain auxiliary therapeutic effects on patients with frequent limb fatigue, leg cramps, numbness, gastrointestinal bleeding, hemorrhagic shock and ischemic brain disease. It is also suitable for the elderly after major surgery or during recovery from a serious illness. It helps the growth and development of adolescents and slows down the rate of osteoporosis in middle-aged and elderly women. Traditional medicine believes that pig's trotters have the function of strengthening the waist and knees and promoting lactation. They can be used to treat weak waist and knees caused by kidney deficiency and lack of milk in postpartum women.