Braised Pig Trotters

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Wash two pig trotters and chop them into small pieces (about two pounds).

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Blanch the vegetables in cold water with some ginger slices.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   After the water boils, continue cooking for 2 minutes to remove any scum.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Remove the pig's trotters from the water and drain them.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Heat oil in a pan, add rock sugar and stir over low heat until it melts and turns caramel color.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   At this point, add the pig's trotters and stir-fry them with sugar until caramelized.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Then add cooking wine to remove the fishy smell.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Adding light soy sauce and dark soy sauce enhances the color and flavor, respectively.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Continue stir-frying until the pig's trotters are browned, then add bay leaves, ginger slices, Sichuan peppercorns, star anise, and boiling water until it just covers the trotters.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Cover the pot, bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to medium heat and simmer 40 minutes.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    After 40 minutes, uncover and reduce the sauce over high heat.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Reduce the sauce until it becomes thick, reddish, and glossy! That's it!

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Remove from the pan and plate! Let's take a close-up!

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    Minruyi's Braised Pig Trotters - Finished Product Photo