Foshan Braised Pig's Trotter

Foshan Braised Pig's Trotter

　　Produced in Foshan, Guangdong.

　　Legend has it that during the Qing Dynasty’s Qianlong era, Dexinzhai was just a meat shop called “Heji.” To sell the leftover pig’s trotters and feet, shop owner Uncle Yu cleverly created a processed product called “Braised Pig’s Trotter.” This dish is ready-to-eat, with a tender skin and crispy meat, seasoned with five-spice flavors and a unique taste.

　　Foshan Braised Pig's Trotter is made from high-quality pig’s trotters and feet. Salt, Fenjiu liquor, lotus seeds, fennel, Sichuan peppercorns, and cinnamon are used to prepare an appropriate amount of braising liquid. The trotters and feet are then split open, the bones and excess meat removed, and the processed lean and thigh meat is sliced thinly. These slices are layered—alternating fat and lean—into the hollowed-out trotters and feet until fully stuffed. Next, water grass is used to tie the stuffed trotters and feet into slices, which are drizzled with a suitable amount of sesame oil before serving. For an even better flavor, the stuffed trotters and feet can be soaked overnight in the braising liquid and eaten the next day.