How To Make Salted Pigtails At Home | CaribbeanPot.com

salted pigtails

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Smoked turkey provides a leaner option while pork shoulder is more affordable.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

Wash the salted pigtails thoroughly, scraping off any hair or dirt with a knife.

Prepare a food-grade container or bucket for brining.

Add 12 cups of lukewarm water into the container.

Add coarse salt to the water, whisking until it dissolves. Continue adding salt until it stops dissolving, indicating a proper brine.

Place the salted pigtails into the brine, ensuring they are fully submerged. Use a plate or weight to keep them submerged if necessary.

Cover the container and refrigerate for 3 weeks to a month to cure the pigtails.

After curing, remove the pigtails from the brine and trim off any excess fat if desired.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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