Pigs Feet Crock Pot Recipe – Due to recent technical issues, we had to re-write our original post titled Pigs Feet In White Wine. Only the recipe formatting has changed. This hiccup also made us aware that none of the recipes could be printed!
Now you can jump to the recipe, print it right away or pin it to one of your boards!
While we are on the topic of pig trotters, here is another home-style recipe from our French Country Cuisine collection you may be interested in preparing some day.
Here’s how to cook fresh pigs feet in a slow cooker.
In the process of preparing the recipe and taking new photos, we realized that we never mentioned the carrots! Quel désastre!
The ingredients are the same as the original recipe but this time we made sure to add the carrots – a minor faux pas that does not make a bit of difference whether you prepare it in a crock pot or a stove top Dutch oven.
My Grandmère did not have a mijoteuse (aka crock pot or slow cooker) when she prepared pig’s feet for dinner. All she had was a well worn heavy duty cast ironFait Tout (this one looks like an incredible piece of cookware to add to any kitchen). Leave that pan on the old wood stove long enough and it becomes the ultimate slow cooker.
Not Everyone’s Idea Of A Favorite Dish?
However, this part of the pig is not exactly a strange ingredient in a variety of recipes in nearly all cuisines – from Southern, Cajun or Chinese style, to pickled and stewed.
I’ve seen pig’s feet in supermarkets as a snack food and if a recipe for pig’s feet can even grace the cooking pages of the New York Times, then they can’t be all that bad – right? In any case, these 2 pounds of pigs’ feet spent several hours slow cooking in a court bouillon.
Did you know that you can order pig’s feet delivered to your door? I wonder what the mailman would ask for carry-out delivery once cooked?
The bouillon is flavored with lots of fresh thyme and bay leaves, along with onions, nearly a full head of fresh garlic, organic carrots, fresh curly parsley and a healthy amount of white wine. Because we’re French 🙂
Does It Taste Authentic?
She could not resist reaching for one in the pan to “taste” …just in case this country girl from the very same corner of France did not know how to prepare an authentic version. Really? Maman!
It is one of the simplest recipes to prepare. Once cooked to such an extent that the meat is fall-off-the-bone tender, the de-boned pig’s feet can be served cold in their wine and herb flavored gelatin.
She removes the large bones and seasons the pig’s feet with a coating of Dijon mustard and seasoned bread crumbs. Then she tops them off with a pat of butter and broils or pan fries them until crisp and golden.
Regardless of the method she eventually chooses, I’m sure she will enjoy each variation of the recipe.
Bonne Fête Des Mères!
Pigs Feet Crock Pot Recipe: French Country Comfort Food
Pigs feet in white wine were a surprise treat for my Maman. In France, Mother’s Day is celebrated on May 31rst.
Simmered in a rich broth for hours on end, pig’s feet are not exactly the type of recipe one would prepare during the merry month of May or even someone’s idea of the perfect Mother’s Day gift. Yet it was enough to make a Maman cry.
Comfort foods and Dutch ovens are more suited for Fall and Winter. A Dutch oven full of her favorite dish from childhood days was just what this doctor ordered as a special treat.
[tasty-recipe id=”10369″]
How To Cook Pig’s Feet In A Crock Pot
Ready to prepare the pigs’ feet #recipe in a #crockpot? I never hesitate to prepare regular stovetop Dutch oven recipes in a slow cooker. All it takes are some minor adjustments to the total cooking time. Rarely, if ever, do I turn on the slow cooker and walk away for the rest of the day. It’s very easy to burn country style ribs using that walk-away method.
I use my slow cooker as more a convenience appliance when I have to multi-task at home. That said, a slow cooker or crockpot is the easiest way to set a pot to “simmer” with the full knowledge that it will, in fact, simmer for a specific amount of time.
I probably spend much more time prepping a recipe for the slow cooker than I need to but I do it for several reasons:
The resulting flavor is identical to the stove top version ( Nobody asks me “Did you cook that in the crock pot?)
A steady temperature – the LOW setting is equivalent to barely simmering on the stove top.
It takes a minimum of supervision (as in check in on it every couple hours – perfect for power gardening time or laundry day)
Still Prefer A Stove Top Dutch Oven?
Get a heat diffuser plate!
Have you ever walked away from a simmering pot on the stove only to hear the lid jump up and down?
A stove set to the lowest possible setting on the dial is still too hot to achieve that “barely simmer” temperature.
Even at the lowest temperature, supervise the simmering process. Once the pan becomes too hot, your dinner scorches and dries up.
If you want to use a stove top cast iron Dutch oven, use this heat diffuser ring plate to prevent these hot spots and bubbling up.
The diffuser distributes the heat across the bottom of the pan.
A great feature about thisstainless steel heat diffuser is that it comes in two sizes. One fits small burners and one fits larger burners and larger pans.
Here is another fabulous feature of this sturdy ring plate!
I recently bought an induction burner. The VonShef heat diffuser converts any regular cookware into an induction-ready pan. Imagine the savings!
The video below illustrates one way the French serve fork-tender pig’s feet.
Bon Appétit! This recipe for pigs feet in white wine is a souvenir d’autrefois!
(Visited 18,725 times, 102 visits today)
Follow
About the Author
1 Cook, 2 Countries & A Taste For World Cuisines: Cooking A La Mode De Chez Nous - Cuisine d'Hier Et d'Aujourd'hui! For the love of home style cooking and great food. Memories are made of this!
Gotta say, the 722betapp is actually pretty decent. Fast loading times and a clean interface. Makes placing bets on the go a breeze. Grab it here: 722betapp.
The 8800betdownload process was pretty straightforward. Had the app up and running in no time. Definitely makes betting easier. Check it out for yourself: 8800betdownload.
Signed up to kebetcom, and so far so good. The customer service was pretty responsive when I had a question. Makes me feel a lot more comfortable. A good start! Log in here kebetcom.
Was feeling a bit tired, but Zzzbetcasino woke me right up! Maybe it’s the bright colors or the potential winnings. Who knows! Have fun while it lasts. Give it a whirl zzzbetcasino.
Who doesn’t love a good bonus? gybetbonus seems to have a few decent ones going on. Might be worth checking out if you’re looking to stretch your bankroll. Find it here: gybetbonus
Product prices and availability are accurate as of the date/time indicated and are subject to change. Any price and availability information displayed on [relevant Amazon Site(s), as applicable] at the time of purchase will apply to the purchase of this product.
