Jokbal (Braised Pigs' Feet)
A popular drinking food consisting of pigs' trotters braised in a savory, aromatic broth of soy sauce and spices until tender.
Contains common allergens
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Instructions
- 1
Soak the pigs' trotters in cold water for 2 hours to draw out blood. Drain, then vigorously boil them in fresh water for 15 minutes. Discard the water and rinse the trotters meticulously under cold running water.
- 2
In a massive pot, combine the cleaned trotters, 12 cups of water, soy sauce, brown sugar, rice wine, onion, garlic, ginger, star anise, cinnamon, and peppercorns.
- 3
Bring the entire pot to a rolling boil over high heat. Skim off any residual foam.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover, and braise slowly for 2 to 2.5 hours. The skin should become incredibly dark, sticky, and gelatinous, while the meat becomes fork-tender.
- 5
Remove the trotters from the braising liquid. It is crucial to let them cool on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes; slicing them while hot will cause them to fall apart.
- 6
Carefully debone the cooled trotters and slice the meat and skin crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces. Serve arranged on a platter with saeujeot (salted shrimp) and ssamjang.
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