Pig Trotter Jelly

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   After cleaning and blanching the pig's trotters, place them in a clay pot with slices of ginger.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Add cold water to cover the pig's trotters 2 their height, add a spice packet containing Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, bay leaves, and salt.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for one hour.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Blanch the pork skin in advance, scrape off the fat, wash and set aside.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   After about an hour, the pig skin is placed in the pot of pig's trotters.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Bring to a boil again over high heat, then reduce to medium-low heat and simmer for one hour.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   The cooked product should look like the picture.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Let it solidify naturally in a cool place; the grease will float to the top automatically. Then, scrape the grease off with a spoon.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Bring to a boil again and skim off any foam.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Take the pig's trotters out of the water.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Remove the pig's hoof bones, leaving only the hoof flower part.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Make a separate bowl, without the pork skin, only the trotter meat, and the rest becomes pork skin and trotter soup! Haha, kill two birds with one stone!

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    After cooling naturally, refrigerate to set and solidify.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Cut into chunks, the pig's trotters look tempting and are so chewy! They taste even better!

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Slicing complete!

    

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    Step 16

    Minru's creation ~ Pig's Trotter Jelly ~ Finished product photo