Honey Glazed Crubeens

The Irish word for pig’s trotters is ‘crúibín’ and it is an Irish dish made of boiled pigs feet which is usually then battered and fried. In a way, they are the Irish version of chicken wings and they are considered a delicacy by many. Traditionally eaten by hand, they get a nod from Irish singer Liam Clancy in a version of “Galway Races.” Whether you like them boiled, baked or fried it is vital that you give these feet a chance and this recipe is a modern twist on an old classic. They really are ‘a step in the right direction!’

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Ingredients

Serves 4

4 pig’s feet (cured)
1 large onion
1 large carrot
1 bunch de luibheanna (p46) 50ml Irish honey

Method

3 Minutes
200 Minutes
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1. On a chopping board, peel and slice the carrot and onion
2. Wash the pig’s feet thoroughly
3. In a pot, place the pig’s feet and cover well with cold water.
4. Add the onion, carrot and bunch de luibheanna into the pot, bring to the boil and skim the

   foam from time to time.

5. Simmer for 2 to 3 hours or until the meat is soft and very tender.
6. Remove the trotters (Crubeens) from the pot and allow to cool.
7. Coat the trotters in honey.
8. In a pre-heated oven, F400° / C200° / Gas Mark 6, place the trotters on a tray and bake for

20 minutes.