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🍽 INTRODUCTION
猪脚醋, also known as Chinese Sweet Vinegar Pork Trotters, is a traditional Chinese dish popular in Malaysia and Singapore. It is slow-cooked with old ginger, sweet black vinegar, and hard-boiled eggs, creating a rich, tangy, and slightly sweet broth.
This dish is often enjoyed during confinement but is also loved by families as a comforting, nourishing meal. The longer it simmers, the deeper and more flavorful it becomes.
Ingredients
Method
👨🍳 STEP-BY-STEP COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Step 1 – Clean and Blanch Pork Trotters
- Rinse pork trotters thoroughly under running water.
- Bring a large pot of water to boil.
- Add pork trotters and blanch for 5–8 minutes to remove impurities.
- Drain and rinse with clean water. Set aside.
Step 2 – Prepare Ginger
- Wash ginger thoroughly. Do not peel.
- Slice into thick pieces for stronger aroma and warmth.
Step 3 – Fry Ginger
- Heat sesame oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ginger slices and stir-fry until fragrant and lightly browned.
- This step releases ginger oils and enhances flavor.
Step 4 – Add Vinegar and Simmer
- Pour in sweet black vinegar and water.
- Bring to a gentle boil.
- Add blanched pork trotters.
- Lower heat and simmer covered for 1.5 hours.
Step 5 – Add Eggs and Sugar
- Add hard-boiled eggs and rock sugar.
- Continue simmering for another 1–1.5 hours until pork becomes tender and gelatin-rich.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if needed.
Step 6 – Rest for Best Flavor
- Turn off heat and let the dish rest for at least 4–6 hours or overnight.
- Reheat before serving — flavor will deepen significantly.
⭐ PRO TIPS
- ✔ Use clay pot or stainless steel pot (avoid aluminum – vinegar reacts).
- ✔ Older ginger gives stronger aroma and warmth.
- ✔ Do not add soy sauce – authentic flavor comes purely from vinegar and ginger.
- ✔ Dish tastes even better after 1–2 days.
- ✔ If sauce reduces too much, add hot water to adjust.
🧊 STORAGE & REHEATING
- Refrigerator: Keeps well for up to 5–7 days.
- Freezer: Can freeze up to 1 month.
- Reheat: Simmer gently, avoid microwave for best texture.
