White Beans With Pigs Feet Recipes

WHITE BEANS, WITH PIG'S FEET

Steps:

• Rinse the beans with cold water and pick them over carefully. Put them in a heavy casserole with water to cover. Add the pig's feet and the tomatoes. Season with pepper, cover, and simmer for about 1 1/2 hours or until cooked, adding more water if necessary. Set aside until 30 minutes before serving.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Stir the parsley, garlic, 1 1/2 tablespoons butter, and salt into the beans. Sprinkle with bread crumbs, dot with remaining butter and heat through uncovered until sizzling.

IRISH SPLIT PEA SOUP WITH CRUBEENS (PIG'S FEET)

Steps:

• Rinse peas; pick over. Place in bowl; cover with water. Soak overnight. Drain any remaining liquid from peas; add water to make 10 cups of liquid. Combine peas and liquid in Dutch oven.
• Rinse pig's feet under running water; add to peas. Bring to boil. Skim any foam. Reduce heat to low; cook 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Remove pigs' feet. Add vegetables and seasonings; cook 1 hour more. When pigs' feet have cooled, remove skin and bones; chop meat. Puree soup in electric blender or pass through a sieve. Add chopped meat.
• Melt butter in small saucepan. Add flour; cook until bubbly. Add small amount of soup to flour mixture, stirring well. Pour back into soup kettle. Stir well; cook 5 minutes.
• Next make croutons. Remove crusts from bread; cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Melt butter in heavy skillet; fry bread cubes over moderate heat until golden. Drain; serve sprinkled on soup. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
• Irish Cooking.

MOM'S NEW YEARS PIG'S FEET

Steps:

• Thoroughly wash pig feet in cold water and place into a large pot or Dutch oven. Add celery, onion, vinegar, red pepper flakes, seasoned salt, garlic, black pepper, and bay leaves to the feet; pour in water to cover.
• Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer until meat is tender and falling off the bones, about 2 hours.

PIGS FEET STEW

Steps:

• 1. Rinse pigs feet.use knife to remove hairs from pig feet (as if scaling a fish).
• 2. Place in pot, cover with water, boil for 30-45 minutes to remove froth.
• 3. Meanwhile -- finely chop (or use food processor) the celery, onion, green onion, bell pepper, garlic -- may also add relish, carrots, or any other vegetables -- Set Aside.
• 4. Pour out water, rinse pigs feet, and use knife to remove any remaining hairs.
• 5. Rinse out pot, put pigs feet back in pot, cover with water and boil for 30 minutes. (This can be skipped if desired, but wont be as tender).
• 6. Pour out water, rinse pigs feet and rinse pot.
• 7. Place back in pot with chopped vegetables, beans, bouillons -- Cover with water and season to taste with salt, pepper, and seasonings.
• *** NOW IS THE TIME TO ADD PIGS TAILS IF DESIRED ***.
• 9. Bring to a boil on medium heat, cover and occassionaly stir for 2 hours -- Bring to low heat for last 1 hour.
• ** YOU WILL NEED TO ADD WATER TO STEW AS IT EVAPORATES **.
• 11. Serve over a bed of white rice.