Should pork trotters be stewed with beer or water

There are advantages to stewing pig trotters with beer or water. Beer stewing can soften the meat and add flavor, while water stewing highlights the original flavor and is suitable for special populations. When stewing pig trotters with beer, a small amount of alcohol evaporates during the heating process, which can help break down collagen and make the meat more tender. At the same time, the malt aroma can remove the fishy smell and give it a unique flavor. However, it should be noted that incomplete evaporation of alcohol may affect children, pregnant women, or alcohol sensitive individuals, and gout patients should consume it with caution.

Stewed pig hoof with water can retain the original taste of the ingredients, and is suitable for those who need Tonic Diet or light diet, such as postoperative recovery people or patients with high uric acid. When stewing, ginger slices and scallions can be added to remove fishy odors. If a strong soup is desired, the stewing time can be extended to more than 2 hours to fully release collagen.

No matter which way you choose, it is recommended to blanch pig hooves in advance to remove blood foam, and add nutrition with soybeans, peanuts and other ingredients. Control the amount of salt added, and hypertensive patients can use spices to replace some salt for seasoning. Eat no more than twice a week to avoid excessive intake of fat. If special dietary therapy is needed, consult a traditional Chinese medicine practitioner to enhance the nourishing effect by combining medicinal herbs such as Angelica sinensis and Astragalus membranaceus.