Chinese Braised Trotters (Pig’s Feet)

 Chinese Sautéed Trotters (Pig’s Feet)

They are a rich source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, making them a nutritious addition to any meal.

Pig feet, rich in collagen and flavor, require a gentle cooking method to break down the tough connective tissues. 

The key is proper preparation:

Soak the pig’s feet in cold water for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.

Boil pig’s feet for 5 minutes, then rinse twice.

Braising Liquid:

Combine:

2 lb Pigs feet

7 tbl soy

1 1/2 tbl season rice wine vinegar 

1/2 cup Pineapple juice

Thumb Ginger,  sliced 

4 cloves Garlic,  sliced 

1/3 cups brown sugar

4 Bay leaves*

1 Handful of black pepper *

4 garlic cloves 

1 onion, sliced 

2 anise

Red pepper 

Water as required

 braise til tender adding water as needed.

Note:
* I  use a tobbaco pouch to ease the speration of difficult to remove spices

Tina’s Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Tina’s Pumpkin Carrot Cake

Box of carrot cake mix

2 eggs

15 oz can of pure pumpkin 

1 tsp vanilla 

(Do not add any additional ingredients mentioned on the cake box)

Bake 350F for 30 minutes.

Frosting 

1 can of cream cheese frosting 

3/4 stick softened sweet butter

1 tsp vanilla 

Whip together and pour over cake.

Stuffed Mushroom Caps

 

• 1 pound whole Cremini mushrooms 
  

  
  ¼ cup olive oil

  
  1 small onion, finely chopped
  
  3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  
  ⅔ cup breadcrumbs made from Italian bread
  
  1 tbs. oregano
  
  4 tbs grated parmesan
  
  1 tbs chopped parsley
  
  
  salt and white  pepper to taste 
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