Pork trotter is rich in collagen, and regular consumption has the effect of beautifying the skin. Many people may not know that the way to eat pork trotter is not only braised, but also can be roasted. It is common for Kamado ceramic grill to perform indirect slowing roasting. After the pig trotter are roasted, the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. It is a delicacy you won’t miss it.

Prepping the pork trotter

For pork trotters, choose meaty trotters with more fat, which is more suitable for roasting. There must be plenty of time to prepare. It takes a long time to process the pork trotter, about two hours. What to do next? Prepare a pot of water, add pepper, bay leaves, star anise, ginger and onion slices, reduce the temperature, and let the trotters slowly boil in it for an hour and a half.

Choice for BBQ grill

Preheat the grill,whether it is a kamado charcoal grill or gas grill. As long as there is a lid for indirect roasting . If you use a kamado gas grill, you can set the precise temperature. You can also use a kamado charcoal grill and barbecue thermometer. It is best to use an electric grill to roast pig's trotter so that all sides of the pig's trotter can be roasted evenly and juicy.

Roast pork trotter--step by step

Step 1:After boiling for 90 minutes, remove the pig's trotter from the hot water, cut the skin horizontally and sprinkle with salt and cumin, rub it with a layer of oil on the surface. Marinate for half an hour, it will quickly bring the seasoning into the meat.

Step 2: Now you can start roasting. Put the trotters on the grilling net and roast. It takes about two hours to roast. Pay attention to the roasting process to observe whether you need to brush the oil and whether the roasting temperature is appropriate. Avoid frequent opening the lid to avoid affecting the stability of the roasting temperature.

Step 3: When the internal temperature of the trotters reaches 80 degrees Celsius, it is done. Now apply a layer of beer and honey mixture. The more frequently you brush, the stronger the taste. If you roast for another 10 minutes, the skin will become very crispy and the meat will be tender.