Manitas de cerdo guisadas en olla express | Receta tradicional de patitas de cerdo

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.

Clean the pig's trotters thoroughly under cold water.

Soak the trotters in cold water overnight to remove impurities.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions, garlic, and carrots; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in paprika and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the trotters to the pot and brown on all sides, about 10 minutes.

Pour in the white wine and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze.

Add chicken stock, bay leaves, and parsley; bring to a simmer.

Cover and cook on low heat for 2-3 hours until tender.

In the last 30 minutes, add sliced chorizo, potatoes, and peas.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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