Furry Pig Parts.. Feet and Ears

[Paul Bacino]

So..

I come to this community in my first post .. to ask?

I have recently butchered a Red Wattle Hog, and I want to use the feet and ears/ sperately. They appear to be a bit hairy!! So, I need to get these ready to use, How ? Then... what would be a good way to cook or use these things

[heidih]

Here is a topic on pig ears that may give you a start.

[heidih]

And here is one on pigs feet.

As to the hair- more experienced folks will need to chime in.

Welcome and good luck.

[sparrowgrass]

The way you take hair off a whole hog is by dunking it in scalding water. Dunk them in boiling water a few seconds, tug on the hair and see if it pulls out. Repeat as needed.

There is a special scraper for taking hair off a hog, but I think people used to use the dull side of a knife, too.

Good luck.

[sheepish]

I use a blowtorch to singe off hairs. Never had much luck with trotters other than a gelatin giver to stocks.

[Dakki]

I use a blowtorch to singe off hairs. Never had much luck with trotters other than a gelatin giver to stocks.

I use 'em in beans.