Southern-Style Stewed Hog Maws

Southern-Style Stewed Hog Maws recipe videos

Southern-Style Stewed Hog Maws is a traditional soul food dish featuring slow-cooked pork stomach, often simmered with onions, vinegar, and spices until tender. It's a staple in Southern U.S. cuisine, particularly in African American culinary traditions, where it's valued for its rich flavor and hearty texture.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates, making it a filling, low-carb option. A typical serving provides a good source of iron, zinc, and B vitamins, with a rough calorie count of 250-350 kcal per cup.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	300 kcal
Protein	25 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	22 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	450 mg
Iron	3.5 mg
Zinc	5.2 mg
Vitamin B12	1.8 mcg
Selenium	32 mcg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Potassium	180 mg
Niacin (B3)	6.5 mg
Collagen	High

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, hog maws are part of the 'nose-to-tail' eating philosophy, using offal to minimize waste and maximize nutrition. Nutritionally, they are exceptionally rich in collagen, which supports joint and skin health, a unique benefit not found in many common meats.