Classic Southern Pig Tails
Classic Southern Pig Tails feature tender, meaty tails simmered until soft and then roasted for crisp, crackling edges. The blend of onion, garlic, and a hint of red pepper flakes adds warmth and gentle heat, balancing the rich pork flavor. Serve as a hearty appetizer or a soulful dinner centerpiece with cornbread and greens.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook2 hrs 50 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the pig tails in a large stockpot and add enough cold water to cover them. Cover the pot and bring it to a boil. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and wash the pot.
- 3
Return the tails to the pot and cover them again with cold water. Add the onion, the garlic, pepper flakes, and salt; bring to a boil.
- 4
Boil until the tails are nearly falling apart, about 2 hours.
- 5
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
- 6
Drain the pig tails and set them on the prepared roasting pan. Discard the stock or save it for another use.
- 7
Roast in the preheated oven until the tails pop and sizzle and the skin browns, 30 to 40 minutes. Very carefully open the oven door and take them out of the oven. Let the tails cool before serving.
- Calories 5.38 kcal Low Source
- Protein 0.43 g Low Source
- Carbs 0.71 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.03 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.01 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 3.92 mg Low Source
- Sodium 31.05 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.64 g Low Source
- Sugar 0.04 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 5.55 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.07 mg Low Source
- Potassium 9.95 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 1.31 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Classic Southern Pig Tails is a Soul Food dinner recipe made with 4 ingredients. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Medium Cooked Shrimp, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, and Whole Cloves. Each serving provides about 5.38 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Southern Pig Tails?
- It is a Soul Food recipe made with 4 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Southern Pig Tails made of?
- The main ingredients are Medium Cooked Shrimp, Red Pepper Flakes, Salt, Whole Cloves. The full list of 4 is above.
- What goes well with Classic Southern Pig Tails?
- Explore these Soul Food side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Classic Southern Pig Tails?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 50 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 5.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Southern Pig Tails easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 4 ingredients and 7 steps.
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