Braised Pig Feet with Carrots in a Sweet Glaze

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 Pig feet, cleaned and halved
• 4 Carrots, peeled and sliced into rounds
• 1 Onion, diced
• 4 Garlic cloves, minced
• 1 Ginger, thumb-sized piece, peeled and sliced
• 1/4 cup Soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
• to taste Salt
• to taste Black pepper, freshly ground

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.In a large pot, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
2. 2.Add the pig feet and sear them until browned on all sides. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. 3.In the same pot, add the diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
4. 4.Return the pig feet to the pot and add the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and brown sugar. Stir to coat the pig feet.
5. 5.Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the pig feet are tender.
6. 6.Add the sliced carrots to the pot and continue to simmer for another 30 minutes, or until the carrots are cooked to your liking.
7. 7.Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
8. 8.Serve the braised pig feet with carrots in a bowl, spooning some of the sauce over the top.
9. 9.Enjoy this unique and delicious dish!

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightFor an extra kick of heat, add some chili flakes or sliced chili peppers to the pot.
• chevron_rightServe the braised pig feet with steamed rice or crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
• chevron_rightThis dish tastes even better the next day, so don't be afraid to make it ahead of time and reheat when ready to serve.