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WILD BOAR FEET AND SHANK RECIPES
Hog head cheese is tender, cooked pork set in a savory, gelatin-rich broth, then chilled until firm enough to slice. This hog head cheese recipe gives you that old-school texture without using a whole pig head. Instead of the head, this version uses pork shoulder for the meat and pig feet or trotters for the […]
If you’re hunting for a slow cooker pork shank recipe thats fall apart tender, this is the one. These pork shanks are slow-cooked with beer and chiles until the meat is fork-tender. Then you blend the braising liquid into a smoky, spicy sauce that’s perfect for tacos, nachos, burritos, rice bowls… whatever you’ve got going.
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To me, it’s hard to beat fork-tender, crispy pork shanks. When they are slow-cooked, all that connective tissue melts, giving the meat a texture like the best pulled pork you’ve ever had. Crisping them after they come out of a braise elevates the eating experience of slow cooked pork shanks to new heights. Crunchy, crispy,
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There aren’t many times you hear of a food recipe being inspired by a drink, especially one of this nature. What is this drink I speak of? The Southern classic combination of Coca-Cola and peanuts. According to The National Peanut Board, the drink was created sometime around the 1920’s, when packaged shelled peanuts began appearing
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This is one of those late-August dishes that help transition your mind from Summer to Fall. It’s hearty in the sense that it includes components that evoke cooler weather, like crispy pork and warm gravy. But it’s light and pretty vegetable-forward, so it won’t have you skipping out on your summertime outdoor chores. The hog
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