Pickled Pig's Feet
Pickled Pig's Feet, also known as vinegar-pig trotters, is a traditional Chinese dish featuring pig's feet simmered until tender and then marinated in a savory, tangy vinegar-based brine. The key ingredients typically include pig's feet, Chinese black vinegar, ginger, soy sauce, and sugar. It is a popular appetizer or snack, particularly associated with regional cuisines like Taiwanese and Shanghainese.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with very few carbohydrates. It is a significant source of collagen and provides minerals like iron and phosphorus, with a typical serving containing roughly 300-400 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 350 kcal |
| Protein | 25 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 5 g |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
| Collagen | High |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 200 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Zinc | 4 mg |
| Copper | 0.5 mg |
| Sodium | 800 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it is often eaten during the Lunar New Year or after childbirth, as it is believed to promote skin health and aid recovery. Nutritionally, the long cooking process breaks down tough connective tissue into gelatin, making it a unique source of bioavailable collagen.
