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Pickled Pig's Feet I

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"This was my favorite treat as young girl. Pig's feet can be specially ordered from most butcher shops." — Lola

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4 pig's feet
2 tablespoons salt
2 cups white wine vinegar
1 tablespoon whole cloves

2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
4 whole star anise pods
2 tablespoons pickling spice

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Directions

Rinse feet well, pat dry with paper towels and place in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover and stir in 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 4 to 5 hours or until the meat falls off of the bones.
Remove meat from bones and place in a shallow dish or bowl. Set aside. Drain saucepan, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid. In the same saucepan combine the reserved cooking liquid, remaining salt, vinegar, cloves, peppercorns, star anise and pickling spices. Bring to a boil and boil for 35 minutes.
Strain liquid and reserve. Pour reserved liquid over the top of the meat. Cover and refrigerate. Chill for at least 10 hours before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories
259 kcal
13%

Carbohydrates
1.4 g
< 1%

Cholesterol
101 mg
34%

Fat
18 g
28%

Fiber
0.4 g
2%

Protein
21.3 g
43%

Sodium
1812 mg
72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Pickled Pig's Feet I

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 259
Calories from Fat: 162

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g 28 %
** Saturated Fat 6.2g 31 %
** Cholesterol 101mg 34 %
Sodium 1812mg 72 %
** Potassium 273mg 8 %
Total Carbohydrates 1.4g < 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.4g 2 %
Protein 21.3g 43 %
** Sugars 0g
** Vitamin A < 1 %
** Vitamin C 2 %
** Calcium 9 %
** Iron 13 %
** Thiamin 4 %
** Niacin 14 %
** Vitamin B6 7 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 1 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.