2 simple yet irresistibly delicious ways to prepare pig tail: braised pig tail with papaya and pig tail braised in beer, which is nutritious and tasty. Click to see and get cooking right away!
1. Braised pig tail with papaya
Preparation time
50 minutes
Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Braised Pig Tail with Papaya Serves 4 people
Papaya 0.5 kg Pig tail 0.5 kg Shallots 2 bulbs Garlic 1 bulb Onion 10 gr Seasoning 10 gr (seasoning powder/ salt/ sugar…)
Tip: Choose papaya that is just ripe, with a light yellow color. Avoid choosing unripe papaya that is white or overripe that is red as they are not suitable for braising.
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How to make Braised Pig Tail with Papaya
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Prepare the pig tail
Clean the pig tail and cut it into small pieces suitable for eating.
After cleaning the pig tail, add a little oyster sauce, seasoning, pepper, and sugar and mix well to let the pig tail absorb the seasoning evenly. Marinate for about 15 minutes.
Tip: You should cut along the joints of the tail, which will make it much easier and also make the dish look more appealing!
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Prepare the other ingredients
Peel the papaya, cut it into bite-sized pieces. Mince the shallots and garlic. Chop the green onions finely and cut the green onion tops into pieces about 4 – 5cm long.
Tip:
- When mincing garlic, you may get a burning sensation in your hands; you can try applying a layer of cooking oil to your hands before mincing the garlic!
- Peeling papaya can cause your hands to itch afterward, so you should wear gloves or peel the papaya in water, which is a commonly used method.
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Stew the pig’s tail
Add minced shallots and garlic into a pot with some hot oil to sauté until fragrant. Add the pig’s tail and stir well until it is seared, then add enough water to cover the pig’s tail. Stew for about 30 minutes on low heat.
Add the papaya into the pot and continue to stew for about 10 – 15 minutes, regularly skimming off the foam, and season to taste. When the papaya is just cooked, add the green onion tops and you can turn off the heat.
Tip:
- While stewing, regularly skim off the foam to help the broth become clearer and tastier.
- You can use a fork to test if the pig’s tail is tender; if it goes in easily, the meat is soft.
- The papaya should be stewed until just tender, and then you should turn off the heat; eating the papaya when it’s just right is better than overcooking it, as overcooked papaya becomes mushy and loses its flavor.
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Final product
The pig tail is rich in nutrients and complemented by the sweet papaya. The meat of the pig tail is braised until tender, absorbing the spices, making the family meal more flavorful.
2. Braised pig tail with beer
Preparation
50 minutes
Difficulty level
Easy
Ingredients for Braised pig tail with beer Serves 4 people
Pig tail 700 gr Beer 600 ml (about 2 cans) Chopped shallots 10 gr Chopped garlic 10 gr Star anise 10 gr Cinnamon 10 gr Black pepper 5 gr Soy sauce 20 ml Sugar 1 teaspoon Seasoning powder 1 teaspoon Caramel sauce 1 teaspoon
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How to prepare Braised pig tail with beer
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Prepare the pig tail
After cleaning the pig tail and removing the odor, cut it into bite-sized pieces.
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Braised Pig Tail
You add minced onion and garlic into the pot to sauté until fragrant, then add the prepared pig tail and stir well until it’s browned. Add star anise, cinnamon, and black pepper, stirring all the ingredients together, then open 2 cans of beer and pour them into the pot.
Add 20ml of soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of sugar, and 1 teaspoon of caramel sauce, mix all the seasonings together, cover the pot, and simmer on low heat for about 40 minutes.
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Final Product
The pig tail, rich in nutrients, is prepared very simply yet uniquely when combined with beer, eye-catching colors, tender and delicious—they are simply addictive!
How to choose and buy delicious pig tails and how to clean pig tails without odor
How to choose delicious pig tails
You should buy pig tails at reputable stores, stores that sell clean pork to ensure the freshest meat.
If buying at a traditional market, it’s best to go early in the morning when the meat is just cut and there are more options available. Additionally, the external environment is not suitable for preserving fresh meat, which may affect the meat’s quality.
You should choose pig tails that are of moderate size, with bright pink meat that is still fresh. Avoid those that are too large, have a foul smell, or feel slimy to the touch.
If they feel cold to the touch, it’s also not advisable to buy them as it may indicate prolonged cold storage.
How to clean pig tails without odor
After purchasing the pig tails, clean them and let them drain. Place the pig tails in a pot of boiling water with 10g of sliced and crushed ginger, 30ml of white wine, and briefly boil over medium heat for about 3 minutes. This is effective in reducing any unpleasant odors.
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*Refer to images and recipes from 2 YouTube channels Xanh TV and Feedy Delicious Dishes.
