Catholic Culture Resources
Catholic Culture Resources

Catholic Recipe: Jellied Pigs' Feet

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 pounds pigs' feet, cut in half lengthwise
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon salt

Details

Serves: 4

Prep Time: 4 1/2 hours

Difficulty:  ★★★☆

Cost:  ★★★☆

For Ages: 15+

Origin: Ukraine

show

Food Categories (2)

show

Similar Recipes (1)

Feasts (0)

Also Called: Studenina

DIRECTIONS

Singe pigs' feet and wash them. Put in a deep saucepan; add water to cover. Bring to a boil, drain. Cover with fresh water; bring to boil again; skim top. Add garlic, seasonings. Simmer 4 hours, until meat falls from bones. Remove bones. Pour into dishes; reserve until jellied. Serve as for head cheese. Yield, 4 servings

Recipe Source: Catholic Cookbook, The by William I. Kaufman, The Citadel Press, New York, 1965