What is the problem with undercooked pig's trotters? What should I do if undercooked pig's trotters?

We all know that pig's trotters are a common food ingredient. There are many ways to cook them. They are nutritious and delicious. They are loved by people. Many people cook pig's trotters at home. Some people always cook them undercooked, and the taste and texture are very poor. So why are pig's trotters undercooked? Let's take a closer look!

Why is the pig's trotter not cooked?

Why is the pig's foot not cooked? For a foodie, there are always more solutions than problems. First, we need to find out the reason why it is not cooked:

(1) Pig's feet, whether front or back, are all skin and tendons, so they are difficult to cook. When we cook pig's feet, we usually chop them into small pieces before cooking, so that they cook faster. Is yours undercooked because the pieces are too big?

(2) Many people like to roast the pig's feet before cooking them, thinking that this will remove the hair and the fishy smell. Although this method is correct, the skin on the pig's feet loses moisture after being roasted, shrinks, and is difficult to cook. If you want to remove the fishy smell and hair, you can use a blade to scrape off the hair, blanch it in water, etc. Did you roast the pig's feet?

(3) Did you buy the pig's feet from a breeder pig? Breeder pigs are raised for a long time, so their feet are relatively old and hard. Such pig's feet are difficult to cook and have a strong pig smell.

(4) Is there enough water in the pot? After all, pig's feet are not vegetables or radishes. They need a lot of water to cook. If there is not enough water, they will dry up quickly and will definitely not be cooked.

(5) Is the stewing time adequate? Pig's feet are made of skin and bones, so the stewing time must be very long. Did you cook it long enough?

What to do if pig's trotters are not cooked well

1. The cleaned pig's trotters can be chopped into two halves, which is also one of the ways to make the pig's trotters cooked thoroughly.

2. Before cooking the pig's trotters, we can boil them with water and some ginger. This can not only remove the odor of the pig's trotters but also ensure that the pig's trotters are easily cooked.

3. Cut the pig's feet into small pieces; add boiling water and seasonings and simmer over low heat.

4. Pour into the pressure cooker, simmer again, and add a few drops of vinegar to promote calcium dissolution and soften bones and flesh.

5. A better way to cook pig's trotters is to chop the cleaned pig's trotters into small pieces with a knife. This will definitely solve the problem of undercooked pig's trotters.

The best thing is that when we cook pig's trotters, we should add more water as much as possible, and then extend the stewing time, this can also ensure that the pig's trotters are cooked through.

How to cook pig's trotters

Main ingredients: one kilogram of pig's feet, fifty grams of rock sugar.

Auxiliary ingredients: 10 grams of ginger, 15 grams of green onion, 20 peppercorns, 2 star anises, 2 pieces of cinnamon, 2 cloves, 2 bay leaves, 2 tablespoons of cooking wine, 2 tablespoons of dark soy sauce, and appropriate amount of salt.

1. Wash and remove the hair from the pig's trotters, chop them into pieces, soak them in clean water for one hour and then drain them.

2. Pour cold water into another pot, add five slices of ginger and two tablespoons of cooking wine, and blanch the pig's trotters further to better remove the fishy smell.

3. After the pot boils, skim off the foam.

4. After skimming off the floating foam, take out the pig's trotters and wash them with clean water.

5. Put the pig's trotters, salt and water into another pressure cooker. The water should not be too much, just enough to cover the pig's trotters.

6. Put cinnamon, star anise, cloves, bay leaves, peppercorns and other spices into a spice bag and place it in a pressure cooker.

7. Add rock sugar, scallion segments, ginger slices, bring to a boil over high heat, then simmer over medium-low heat for 30 minutes.

8. Add appropriate amount of dark soy sauce to adjust the color before serving.

9. Before serving the pig's trotters, place the lettuce under the pig's trotters as decoration.

How to remove hair from pig's trotters

We must remove the hair from the pig's feet we just bought, and remove them thoroughly. This is what we eat.

Let's talk about the method of removing hair from raw pig's trotters:

(1) Wash the pig's trotters and boil them in water until the skin swells. Then take them out and pluck out the hair with pliers.

(2) Use a sharp blade to scrape against the direction of the pig hair. It will be very clean in just one go. If conditions permit, it would be even better to roast the scraped pig's feet over the fire.

Pig's feet is a very delicious and nutritious food. In life, many female friends love it. The reason is very simple, that is, it is good for the skin! And there are really many ways to cook pig's feet, which can meet the taste preferences of different people.