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🌍Authentic Spanish recipe from a Spanish-speaking creator — ingredients and steps translated below
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Pig's Trotters

Cultural Context

Pig's trotters, or 'manitas de cerdo', are a traditional dish in Spain, particularly in regions like Andalusia. This rustic fare reflects the resourcefulness of Spanish cuisine, utilizing every part of the animal. Often enjoyed during family gatherings or festive occasions, the dish showcases the rich flavors of slow-cooked meat. Today, variations exist across cultures, with similar recipes found in many countries, celebrating the versatility of this humble ingredient.

SpanishESmain
180 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 Kg de manitas de cerdo
2 Cda soperas de pimenton dulce
1 Cda sopera de ajo en polvo
1 Cda sopera de pimienta en grano
1 Cda peq de pimienta molida
1 Cda peq de comino
1 Cda peq de hiervas provenzales
1 Cda peq de romero
3 hojas de laurel
1 vaso de vino blanco
sal al gusto
aceite de oliva virgen

pig's trotters

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: pork hocks

Chicken thighs are leaner and more accessible.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: apple cider vinegar

White grape juice offers sweetness without alcohol.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey sausage is lower in fat.

chicken stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

In a bowl, combine the manitas de cerdo with pimenton dulce, ajo en polvo, pimienta en grano, pimienta molida, comino, hiervas provenzales, romero, and salt to taste.

3

Add the bay leaves and mix well.

4

Place the mixture in a baking dish and pour in the white wine and a drizzle of olive oil.

5

Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the oven until tender.

6

Remove the foil and bake for an additional time to crisp the top.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Also Known As

TrottersManitas de Cerdo
Local Name: manitas de cerdo

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