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Southern Pig Tails

Cultural Context

Southern Pig Tails are a traditional dish in Southern cuisine, often enjoyed for their rich flavor and unique texture. Historically, they were a way to utilize every part of the pig, reflecting the resourcefulness of Southern cooking. Today, they are celebrated in soul food and barbecue traditions, often served at family gatherings and special occasions, showcasing the deep-rooted culinary heritage of the region.

SouthernUSmain
120 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
pigtails
4 cups vinegar
water
garlic powder
salt
black pepper
Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning
bell peppers
spring onions
jalapeno peppers
chopped onion
barbecue sauce
red hot sauce
Bangkok peanut sauce
apple cider vinegar
red pepper flakes
sugar

pig tails

🥗Healthier: chicken wings

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken wings are leaner, while pork shoulder is more economical.

1

Soak the pigtails in 4 cups of vinegar and water for 20 minutes.

2

Rinse the pigtails under cool water and dry them off.

3

Heat a crock pot with water for about 1.5 to 2 hours until hot.

4

Add the pigtails to the hot water in the crock pot.

5

Season the pigtails with garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and Tony Chachere's Creole seasoning.

6

Add chopped bell peppers, spring onions, jalapeno peppers, and chopped onion to the pot.

7

Stir to combine the seasonings with the pigtails and cover the pot.

8

Cook on high for 3 hours.

9

After 3 hours, add 1/4 cup of vinegar to the pot and check the pigtails.

10

Remove the pigtails from the pot; they should be tender and falling off the bone.

11

Prepare a sauce by mixing barbecue sauce, red hot sauce, Bangkok peanut sauce, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, and sugar.

12

Pour the sauce over the pigtails and mix well.

13

Place the pigtails back into a preheated 350°F oven for 12 to 15 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

braising

Equipment Needed

crock potmixing bowl

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Pig TailsPork Tails

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