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You may be familiar with salted pigtails, often used in Caribbean stews and soups. Smoked salted pigtails are a game-changer. I recently discovered the recipe and experimented with it using my Traeger pellet smoker with applewood pellets. The result is incredible, and I highly recommend it.
Photo by Chris De La Rosa
You’ll Need…
4 lbs salted pigtail
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
8 allspice berries
2 bay leaves
Notes! May I recommend that you follow along with the video below as much more about the recipe is discussed there. Including uses for this smoked pigtails. If making this dish gluten free, please go through the full list of ingredients to ensure they meet your specific gluten free dietary requirements.
Place the salted pigtail pieces in a deep pot covered with water on a medium/high flame and add the other ingredients.
Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook for one hour.
Drain and set aside. This will not only help tenderize them, it will remove most of the salt it was cured in.
I used my Traeger smoker set to 180 F for the duration of the cook. Four hours later and I pulled them off the smoker, but you can go a couple hours more should you want a more pronounced flavor.
Should you want to have these go for another couple hours, then slap some BBQ sauce on them, you could easily enjoy them as a dish after (cut into small pieces) as explained in the video.
In my case, after they were cool I placed a couple pieces into individual vacuum bags and stored them in the freezer for use in later recipes. Your stews, soups and even braised cabbage with pieces of this applewood smoked pigtail, will be simply incredible.
Source: caribbeanpot.com
Conclusion:
Smoked pigtails are a unique and delicious addition to any Caribbean-inspired dish. The process of cooking them involves a combination of simmering, smoking, and resting to achieve the perfect texture and flavor. The result is a tender, flavorful piece of meat that can be used in a variety of dishes.
FAQs:
Q: What type of smoker should I use?
A: You can use any type of smoker, including Traeger, offset, propane, or charcoal.
Q: How long should I smoke the pigtails?
A: You can smoke the pigtails for 4-6 hours, or until they reach your desired level of flavor.
Q: Can I use other types of wood?
A: Yes, you can use other types of wood such as hickory or mesquite for a different flavor profile.
Q: Can I make this dish gluten-free?
A: Yes, simply ensure that all the ingredients you use are gluten-free.
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