Dezhi Zhai Braised Pig’s Trotters

Dezhi Zhai Braised Pig’s Trotters

　　Foshan braised pig’s trotters come in two styles: one is made by simmering an entire pig’s foreleg, and the other involves skinning the pig’s trotter, removing the tendons and bones, then wrapping a layer of lean pork and fat between the skin and bone before braising. The result is a tender texture achieved through slow simmering. The former requires fewer preparation steps, while the latter involves more, but both are beloved by the people of Foshan. Since the latter is tied with water grass during the braising process, it is called “Zha Ti” (Tied Trotter).