Traditional Irish Crubeens with a Modern Twist

Ingredients

• 4 pig's feet (about 2 pounds or 900g) 4 pig's feet (about 2 pounds or 900g)
• 1 onion, roughly chopped 1 onion, roughly chopped
• 2 carrots, roughly chopped 2 carrots, roughly chopped
• 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped 2 celery stalks, roughly chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 bay leaves 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (240ml) chicken or vegetable broth 1 cup (240ml) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 cup (240ml) water 1 cup (240ml) water
• For the dipping sauce: For the dipping sauce:
• 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise 1/2 cup (120g) mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste Salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition

• Calories (kcal / KJ): 450 kcal / 1880 KJ
• Fat: 30g (Saturated Fat: 7g)
• Carbohydrates: 5g (Sugars: 2g)
• Protein: 40g
• Fiber: 1g
• Salt: 1.5g

Preparation

1. 1.
   In a large pot, combine the pig's feet, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, black peppercorns, salt, chicken or vegetable broth, and water.
2. 2.
   Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2-3 hours, or until the pig's feet are tender and the meat easily falls off the bone.
3. 3.
   Remove the pig's feet from the pot and let them cool slightly. Once cool enough to handle, remove the bones and excess fat, and cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
4. 4.
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, honey, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper to make the dipping sauce.
5. 5.
   Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of oil. Add the pig's feet pieces to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until crispy and golden brown.
6. 6.
   Serve the crispy pig's feet with the tangy dipping sauce on the side.

Treat your ingredients with care...

• Pig's feet — Make sure to clean the pig's feet thoroughly before cooking. Remove any excess hair and scrub them well under cold water to ensure they are clean.

Tips & Tricks

• For an extra crispy texture, you can coat the pig's feet in a light dusting of flour before frying.
• If you prefer a spicier dipping sauce, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few dashes of hot sauce.
• Serve the Crubeens with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a complete meal.

Serving advice

Serve the Crubeens as a main course, accompanied by the tangy dipping sauce. Garnish with fresh herbs, such as parsley or chives, for an added touch of freshness.

Presentation advice

Arrange the crispy pig's feet on a platter, drizzle the dipping sauce over them, and sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs. Serve with a side of mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables for a visually appealing presentation.