Grilled Pigs Tails

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: low-sodium soy sauce

💰Cheaper: tamari

Low-sodium soy sauce reduces sodium intake while tamari is gluten-free.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while brown sugar is more economical.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley provides similar freshness, while green onions are less expensive.

Boil fresh pigs tails with a good pinch of peppercorns, fennel, and 5 split cardamom pods.

Cover the tails with enough cold water to submerge them.

Boil on the stove for about 1 hour, checking for tenderness.

Remove the tails from the pot after boiling and prepare the grill.

Preheat the grill to medium-high.

Place the boiled pigs tails on the grill without adding oil.

Grill for about 40 minutes, checking every few minutes for crispiness.

Look for a puffy, crispy texture with some charred areas before removing from the grill.

Toss the grilled tails in your favorite barbecue sauce.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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