To Southerners, it is a sin to let food go to waste. That goes for vegetables, fruits and even meat. Pork neck bones and pig feet may not seem appetizing, but to those that love true soul food, it's a delicacy. Pair these with turnip greens, mashed potatoes and cornbread to feast on what others would have just tossed in the trash.
Neck Bones
Step 1
Fill a large stockpot with water and place it on the stove. Turn the heat to high.
Step 2
Rinse the neck bones to remove any leftover blood or debris.
Step 3
Place the neck bones into the boiling water gently.
Step 4
Add 1/4 cup of salt and 1/4 cup of black pepper to the water.
Step 5
Cover the stockpot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium. Allow the neck bones to simmer for 1.5 hours until done. Serve hot.
Pig Feet
Step 1
Fill a stockpot with water and place it on the stove. Turn the heat to high.
Step 2
Wash the pig feet under warm running water to remove any debris. If there is any hair on the pig feet, which is common, remove it by scraping your knife against the skin and then washing them under water.
Step 3
Cut the pig feet in half, length-wise.
Step 4
Place the pig feet gently into the boiling water.
Step 5
Add 1/4 cup salt and 1/4 cup black pepper to the water.
Step 6
Reduce the heat to medium, cover the stockpot with a lid, and allow the pig feet to simmer for three hours. Serve hot.
Things You'll Need
- Stockpot
- Water
- Pig neck bones.
- Salt
- Pepper
- Pig feet
References
- "Southern Soul Food: Mom's Favorite Family Recipes"; William J. Middleton; 2008
- "Sylvia's Soul Food: Recipes From Harlem's World Famous Restaurant"; Sylvia Pressley Woods, Christopher Styler; 1992
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