you boil it on high for 3 hours?
Hi, first of all I don't eat pig feet, but my fiance' does. He is boiling the pig feet on a high temperature all the way and he thinks it's okay to do this. I read on the internet that you're supposed to bring to a boil, THEN simmer for 3 hours. IF he does it his way, what will happen, will it be tough or worse?
2006-12-09 07:46:41 · 5 answers · asked by Valentine 2 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
No, it will be tender and also the gelatinous proteins in the "trotters" will break down to form a smooth silky broth and make a fine jelly when cooled.
2006-12-09 07:54:44 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will be a little tough, but hard boiling will cook most of the flavor out of them. Place pigs feet in a pot of cold water, bring to a rapid boil for 5-10 minutes, then simmer on low heat for 2-3 hours. When the meat comes apart easily with a fork, they are done. I like to use pigs feet in pinto beans or split peas...just pop them in with the beans and let them cook slowly. This imparts a nice flavor to the beans and the meat is really tender.
2006-12-09 15:58:05 · answer #2 · answered by boots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your right ! boil then simmer. It should'nt matter, he'll have to add water when it boils away
2006-12-09 16:01:15 · answer #3 · answered by FLIP 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you simmer it for a long time it becomes really tender.also you need to season it to your taste.my mom grew up on it so she knows.
2006-12-09 15:53:45 · answer #4 · answered by sharaea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's what i do it's softer and yummy!
2006-12-09 22:49:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋