Braised Pig Feet

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Braised Pig Feet

(Paticas de Cerdo Guisadas)

Prep Time: 5-10 minutes

Servings: 3-5

Cooking Time: 2 1/2 hrs (falling off the bones)

3 1/2 lbs of pig feet

1 tablespoon of capers

5-6 olives

1 can of garbanzo beans

2 chicken bullion

1 bay leave

1 freshly squeezed limejuice

2 tablespoons of tomato paste

2 tablespoons of olive oil

1/2 cup of water

Salt to taste

1 medium onion, chopped

4 aji gustosos

4 cloves of garlic

3-5 sprigs of cilantro

1 tsp of oregano

1 tsp of freshly ground black pepper

TIP: You can replace the last 6 ingredients with 2 tablespoons of RECAITO Blend

INSTRUCTIONS

TIP: If feet are whole, have your butcher cut them in chunks

Rinse the meat

In a deep pot, add water (12-15 cups), meat, 1/2 limejuice, bay leave and 1 chicken buoillon. Continue to add water as needed or until it's tender (1 1/2 hr)

TIP:The level of water should be above the meat to assure thorough tenderness

Cook on medium to high heat until tender (2 hrs)

SOFRITO

In a large skillet, heat oil and saute the onions, aji gustosos, garlic, oregano and pepper for 1-2 minutes. Then, add the tomato paste and water. Stir well, let simmer for 1 minute

Pour the sofrito, cilantro and garbanzos. Cook on low-medium heat for 30 minutes

Using recaito blend

In a deep pot, add water (12-15 cups), meat, 1/2 limejuice, bay leave, 1 tablespoon of recaito

and 1 chicken buoillon. Continue to add water as needed and until it's tender (1 1/2 hr).

TIP: The level of water should be above the meat to assure thorough tenderness

Once tender, add the rest of the racaito and limejuice. Add the other chicken bouillon, tomato paste and garbanzos. Cook for another 30 minutes on low-medium heat

Serve with rice

Enjoy!