Recipe
Instant Pot Pig Feet Recipe: Simple Steps
Published: May 5, 2024
Discover a simple and delicious pig feet recipe for your Instant Pot. Follow these easy steps to create a flavorful dish. Perfect for any occasion!
Cooking up a storm with this Instant Pot pig feet recipe! It's a mix of savory soy sauce, tangy vinegar, and sweet brown sugar. Can't wait to dig in!
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Ever cook pig feet before? I hadn't either until I gave this recipe a whirl. What an experience! Get ready to put your instant pot to work, churning out a delicious, rich dish like you've never tasted before. Tangy, tender, a real challenge to your tastebuds. Trust me, once you've tried these savory pig feet, you'll be hooked!
Ingredients Needed for Pig Feet in the Instant Pot
- Pig feet: Gelatinous texture and rich flavor when cooked, adding depth and richness to the dish.
- Onion: Provides a savory base flavor and sweetness that enhances the overall taste of the dish.
- Garlic: Adds a pungent and aromatic flavor that complements the richness of the pig feet.
- Ginger: Offers a warm and spicy kick, balancing the flavors and adding a subtle heat to the dish.
- Soy sauce: Brings a salty umami flavor that enhances the overall taste and adds depth to the dish.
- Rice vinegar: Provides a tangy and slightly sweet flavor that helps balance the richness of the pig feet.
- Brown sugar: Adds a touch of sweetness that helps caramelize the pig feet and balances the savory flavors.
- Water: Essential for cooking the pig feet and creating a flavorful broth for the dish.
Pig feet are rich in collagen, which when cooked slowly, breaks down into gelatin, giving the dish a rich and silky texture.
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Essential Tools for Making This Instant Pot Recipe
- Instant Pot: Essential for pressure cooking the pig feet to tender perfection in a fraction of the time.
- Chopping board: Needed for prepping the onion, garlic, and ginger to infuse flavor into the dish.
Common Questions About Cooking Pig Feet in the Instant Pot
Serves: 4 people
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs pig feet
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Clean and rinse the pig feet thoroughly.
- Place pig feet in the Instant Pot and add onion, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, water, salt, and pepper.
- Close the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Once done, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before quick releasing the remaining pressure.
- Carefully remove the pig feet from the Instant Pot and serve hot.
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Nutritional value:
Per Serving in Calories: 350 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 25 g | Total Fat: 20 g | Saturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5 g | Cholesterol: 90 mg | Sodium: 1200 mg | Dietary Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 6 g | Calcium: 50 mg | Potassium: 500 mg | Iron: 3 mg | Vitamin A: 100 µg | Vitamin C: 5 mg
Preparing and Storing Pig Feet for Later Use
Make Ahead Instructions
- Cook the pig feet as per the recipe instructions.
- Allow the pig feet to cool completely.
- Store the cooked pig feet in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezing Instructions
- Cook the pig feet following the recipe.
- Cool the pig feet completely.
- Place the pig feet in a freezer-safe container or bag.
- Seal tightly, label with the date, and freeze for up to 3 months.
