| SERVINGS: |
| Original yield: 8 appetizer servings |
INGREDIENTS
* 4 pig's feet
* 2 tablespoons salt
* 2 cups white wine vinegar
* 1 tablespoon whole cloves
* 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
* 4 whole star anise pods
* 2 tablespoons pickling spice
DIRECTIONS
* Rinse feet well, pat dry with paper towels and place in a large saucepan. Add enough water to cover and stir in 1 tablespoon of salt. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer for about 4 to 5 hours or until the meat falls off of the bones.
* Remove meat from bones and place in a shallow dish or bowl. Set aside. Drain saucepan, reserving 2 cups of cooking liquid. In the same saucepan combine the reserved cooking liquid, remaining salt, vinegar, cloves, peppercorns, star anise and pickling spices. Bring to a boil and boil for 35 minutes.
* Strain liquid and reserve. Pour reserved liquid over the top of the meat. Cover and refrigerate. Chill for at least 10 hours before serving.
