Whole30 Slow-Cooked Pig Feet
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with this flavorful and nourishing Slow-Cooked Pig Feet recipe! Perfectly suited for paleo diets, this dish embraces simplicity and tradition with tender pig feet simmered for hours in a rich medley of chicken bone broth, apple cider vinegar, fresh herbs, and warming spices. Aromatic notes from garlic, bay leaves, and thyme infuse every bite, while hearty chunks of carrots and celery round out the dish for a wholesome, nutrient-packed meal. This slow cooker recipe combines minimal prep with maximum flavor, delivering fall-off-the-bone tenderness that’s ideal for cozy dinners or meal prep. Serve with a splash of the savory broth and a sprinkle of fresh parsley to make each bowl irresistibly satisfying!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole pig feet
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 whole garlic cloves
- 2 whole bay leaves
- 10 pieces whole black peppercorns
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 sprigs fresh thyme
- 3 medium carrots
- 2 medium celery stalks
- 2 tablespoons parsley
Instructions
Begin by cleaning the pig feet thoroughly under cold running water. Remove any hairs by briefly using a torch or by shaving off with a sharp knife.
Peel and quarter the onion. Peel the garlic cloves.
In a slow cooker, place the cleaned pig feet at the bottom.
Add the quartered onion, whole garlic cloves, bay leaves, and black peppercorns to the slow cooker.
Pour the apple cider vinegar and chicken bone broth over the contents in the slow cooker.
Season with salt, and add the fresh thyme.
Chop the carrots and celery into large chunks and add them to the slow cooker.
Cover the slow cooker and set it to cook on low for 6 hours. This long and slow cooking process will tenderize the pig feet beautifully.
After 6 hours, test the pig feet for tenderness. They should be soft and almost falling off the bone. Adjust seasoning with more salt if necessary.
Serve the slow-cooked pig feet in a bowl, ensuring some of the flavorful broth and vegetables accompany each serving.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 166.4 g | 213% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.6 g | 268% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 885 mg | 295% | |
| Sodium | 6099 mg | 265% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 48.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.8 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.3 g | ||
| Protein | 237.4 g | 475% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 391 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 17.1 mg | 95% | |
| Potassium | 1360 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
