The BEST Southern Style Pigs Feet Recipe (Prepped In 5 Minutes)

This tasty pigs feet recipe is jam-packed with tons of flavor. It's made with the perfect combination of savory, sweet, smoky, and spicy flavors, and it's guaranteed to impress. Oh, and best of all, you'll need just about 5 minutes of prep time to put these succulent pigs' feet together!

The Best Pigs Feet

If you've never had pigs feet before, I'm here to convince you to give it a try. I know it's not the most common dish, but if you like meat, I think you'll love these pig trotters.

Seriously, this recipe is packed with flavor. The sauce alone should be enough to convince you to give this recipe a try. With sweet soy sauce, smoky sriracha, and maple syrup, this pigs feet recipe is just so, so good!

And on top of tasting delicious, this recipe is super easy to make. The oven does the hard work, so you barely have to lift a finger. Plus, this recipe is super versatile and can be served with all sorts of dishes.

You can pair the pig's feet with everything from potato salad to sauteed vegetables to rice and everything in between. Personally, I love serving it with these baked beans, this sweet potato cornbread, or these Texas Roadhouse rolls. 

Ingredients

Now, the pig feet - or pig trotters as you may know them by - are the most unusual ingredient you'll need for this recipe. The rest of the ingredients are all ingredients you probably have at home already. If not, you're just a quick trip to the store away from making these tasty pig's feet!

Anyway, here's what you'll need for this recipe:

• 2 pigs feet, halved by length (ask your butcher shop to do it)
• ¼ cup kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 2 tablespoon smokey sriracha
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ¼ cup water

And what you'll need for the sauce:

• 2 tablespoon kecap manis (sweet soy sauce)
• 1 teaspoon smokey sriracha
• 1 ½ teaspoon maple syrup

Pretty simple stuff, right?

By the way, if you have to buy kecap manis, you'll be able to put it to good use by making this Panda Express black pepper angus recipe next.

Ingredient Substitutions And Suggestions

While I always make this pig's feet recipe with the ingredients listed above, there's definitely some wiggle room for you to swap some ingredients to suit your preferences and even possibly save you a trip to the store.

For instance, this recipe calls for smoky sriracha, but if you don't have any on hand, you can make your own smoky sriracha by adding a dash of smoke flavor to the "normal" kind. A little goes a long way, so be sure not to overdo it.

Also, if you like your pig feet to be on the spicier side, then you can add a dash of red pepper flakes before braising them.

How To Make Pigs Feet

As I mentioned earlier, it's surprisingly easy to cook pig's feet. Even if you've never cooked anything like it before, don't worry! The oven does the hard work of slow cooking them until they're super tender, then a quick sear on the skillet is all you need to lock in those juicy flavors.

Anyway, let's stop wasting time and get cooking!

Step 1: Prepare The Pigs Feet

First, you'll want to preheat your oven to 325°F.

Then, you'll want to rinse the pork feet and place them into a baking dish with a lid or in a Dutch oven. It's okay if they overlap a little, but try to get them in an even layer.

Next, you can loosely pour the kecap manis and sriracha over the pig feet. Then, after you've done that, you'll want to add the salt and water to your dish and cover them with a lid.

Step 2: Cook The Pigs Feet

Once you've got the pig's feet prepared, you'll want to braise them covered for about 2 ½ hours or until they're very tender.

After the times up, you can either sear them in a cast iron skillet coated with some cooking oil over medium-high heat, or you can grill them on a heated grill for 20 minutes. This step locks in the juicy flavors of the pig feet and adds a nice caramelization to them as well.

Step 3: Make The Sauce And Serve

Lastly, you'll want to make the sauce. So to do that, you can add the kecap manis, smokey sriracha, and maple syrup to a bowl and give it all a mix to combine.

Finally, serve the warm pigs feet with the sauce on the side for dipping, and enjoy!

Making Slow Cooker Pigs Feet

If you'd prefer to use a slow cooker to make your pigs trotters, then you can do so by placing them directly in your slow cooker, followed by the rest of the ingredients. Then, cook them on low for 6-7 hours or high for 2-3 hours - or they get super tender. You can follow this by searing them and serving them with the sauce.

How To Store Pigs Feet

This recipe for pigs feet makes 2 servings, so it should be just enough for a small dinner for two. Then if you end up with leftovers, you can transfer the cooled pigs feet into an airtight container. Stored this way, they'll last in fridge for 3-4 days.

Alternatively, if you want your pigs feet to last even longer, you can freeze them in an airtight container - or freezer-safe bag - for up to 6 months.

How To Reheat Pigs Feet

When you're ready to enjoy your pigs feet again, they'll definitely taste best if reheated.

So, to reheat your pork feet, I suggest putting them back in a baking dish and heating them in an oven set to 325°F for 10-12 minutes - or until they're fully reheated.

FAQs About This Pigs Feet Recipe

What do pig feet taste like?

Pigs feet have a unique flavor that is kind of like a cross between pork belly and pulled pork. When cooked like in this recipe, they're fall-off-the-bone tender, incredibly juicy, and rich with irresistible flavor.

What are the health benefits of pigs feet?

Pigs feet are relatively high in protein, particularly collagen protein. Collagen protein has multiple benefits, such as maintaining skin elasticity, contributing to muscle gain, and relieving joint pain. 

Wrapping It Up

Well, that's how to make pigs feet!

I know this recipe is a little different than most, but it might just be one of the best pork recipes you ever make. It's a different type of Southern soul food that's pretty darn good if you ask me.

Anyway, I hope you enjoyed this pigs feet recipe as much as I/we do.

As always, if you make it, leave a comment below and let us know how it turned out!

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