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Barbecue Pigtail

Cultural Context

Barbecue pigtails have roots in Southern cooking, where they are often enjoyed at gatherings and cookouts. This dish showcases the resourcefulness of using every part of the animal, reflecting a tradition of minimizing waste. Today, pigtails are celebrated in various barbecue styles across the U.S. and have gained popularity in other regions, often served with a tangy sauce that complements their rich flavor.

AmericanUSmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 pounds pigtail
1/2 cup barbecue sauce
1/4 cup tomato ketchup
splash of pineapple juice
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons green seasoning

barbecue sauce

🥗Healthier: homemade barbecue sauce

💰Cheaper: ketchup + vinegar + spices

Homemade sauce can reduce sugar and preservatives.

pigtails

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Pork belly is more accessible and versatile.

1

Cut the salted and cured pigtails into bite-sized pieces.

2

Rinse the pigtails thoroughly to remove excess salt.

3

In a 5-liter pot, add the rinsed pigtails and bring to a boil for 15 minutes.

4

Drain the first batch of water and dilute with hot water, then boil for another 10 minutes.

5

Transfer the pigtails to a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 10 minutes.

6

Prepare the sauce by mixing barbecue sauce, tomato ketchup, pineapple juice, honey, apple cider vinegar, and green seasoning.

7

Pour the sauce over the pigtails in a baking dish.

8

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, broiling for the last 5 minutes.

Cooking Techniques

boilinggrilling

Equipment Needed

5-liter potpressure cookerbaking dish

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Barbecued PigtailsGrilled Pigtails

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