Southern-Style Pig Tails Recipe

Ingredients Needed

• 8 pig tails, rinsed

• 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped

• 6 cloves garlic, halved

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Start by assembling all the required ingredients.

Place the pig tails in a large stockpot and fill it with cold water until the pig tails are fully submerged. Cover the pot and bring the water to a boil. Boil for 10 to 15 minutes, then drain the pig tails in a colander and clean the pot.

Place the pig tails back in the pot and cover with cold water once more. Add the onions, garlic, red pepper flakes, and salt, then bring the mixture to a boil.

Let the mixture boil until the pig tails are nearly falling apart, which should take about 2 hours.

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Prepare a roasting pan by lining it with aluminum foil.

Drain the pig tails and arrange them on the prepared roasting pan. You can either discard the stock or save it for another use.

Roast the pig tails in the preheated oven until they begin to pop, sizzle, and the skin turns golden brown, about 30 to 40 minutes. Carefully open the oven door, remove the pan, and let the tails cool before serving.

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