Ingredients
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8 pig tails, rinsed
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1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
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6 cloves garlic, halved
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
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1 teaspoon salt
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place pig tails in a large stockpot and fill with enough cold water to cover. Cover the pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes. Drain in a colander and clean the pot.
![A colander with boiled pig tails]()
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Return tails to the pot and cover again with cold water. Add onion, garlic, pepper flakes, and salt; bring to a boil.
![A large pot with pig tails, water, garlic, onions, pepper flakes, and salt]()
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Cook at a boil until tails are almost falling apart, about 2 hours.
![A pot of boiled, seasoned pig tails]()
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Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil.
![A roasting pan lined with aluminum foil]()
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Drain pig tails and place onto the prepared roasting pan. Discard or save stock for another use.
![A foil-lined roasting pan with boiled pig tails]()
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Roast in the preheated oven until tails pop and sizzle and the skin browns, 30 to 40 minutes. Very carefully open the oven door and remove from the oven. Allow tails to cool before serving.
![A foil-lined roasting pan with roasted pig tails]()
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Recipe Tip
The leftover stock can be used to cook turnip greens, cabbage, or black-eyed peas.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 408 | Calories |
| 35g | Fat |
| 5g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
| Calories 408 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 35g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat 12g | 61% |
| Cholesterol 126mg | 42% |
| Sodium 608mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate 5g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 17g | 35% |
| Vitamin C 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium 30mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 227mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
