Pork tail aspic
Pork tail aspic is a savory, gelatinous dish made by slow-cooking pork tails with aromatics like ginger, scallions, and sometimes star anise or soy sauce, then chilling the broth until it sets into a firm jelly. It is a traditional cold appetizer or snack found in various forms across Chinese, Korean, and Eastern European cuisines, often served sliced with vinegar or chili oil.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with virtually no carbohydrates, and provides a good source of collagen and minerals like iron and zinc. A typical serving contains approximately 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 25 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 2.5 mg |
| Zinc | 4.0 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Phosphorus | 150 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.2 mcg |
| Collagen | High (estimated 10-15 g) |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, pork tail aspic is valued for its collagen content, believed to benefit skin and joint health in traditional medicine, and its unique texture makes it a prized delicacy in cold-weather meals or festive banquets.
