Braised Pig Trotters

Method

1. 01

   Step 1

   Prepare fresh front trotters (I'll explain how to choose front trotters later), soak them in clean water for a while, and then wash them thoroughly.

   

2. 02

   Step 2

   Put the washed pig's trotters into a pot of cold water, add cooking wine, bring to a boil and blanch.

   

3. 03

   Step 3

   Skim off the foam after boiling, turn off the heat, take out the pig's trotters, and rinse them.

   

4. 04

   Step 4

   Prepare scallions, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and dried chili peppers.

   

5. 05

   Step 5

   Use an appropriate amount of rock sugar, not too much, for caramelizing.

   

6. 06

   Step 6

   Add a little oil to the pot, then add rock sugar to caramelize.

   

7. 07

   Step 7

   Stir-fry until the rock sugar melts and turns light brown.

   

8. 08

   Step 8

   Sauté all the spices until fragrant.

   

9. 09

   Step 9

   Pour in an appropriate amount of water and bring to a boil (use more water if using a regular pot, less if using a pressure cooker), and add light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, and oyster sauce for seasoning and color.

   

10. 10

    Step 10

    Place the blanched pig's trotters into the inner pot of an electric pressure cooker.

    

11. 11

    Step 11

    Turn off the heat after the seasoning water has boiled.

    

12. 12

    Step 12

    Pour into the pig's trotter pot

    

13. 13

    Step 13

    Cover the pot and select the tendon stew setting, or 25 minutes.

    

14. 14

    Step 14

    When the time is up, remove the pig's trotters and put them back in the pot. Pour in some of the broth and bring to a boil to reduce the sauce.

    

15. 15

    Step 15

    Reduce the sauce until thickened, then turn off the heat. The braised pork trotters are ready.

    

16. 16

    Step 16

    It's delicious whether served hot or cold.