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Smoked Pig Tails
Pig tails are seasoned and then braised with aromatics to create a tender skin. After the braise the tails are quickly crisped at high heat and then gently smoked to add another layer of flavor.
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
3
hours
hrs
45
minutes
mins
Total Time
4
hours
hrs
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
American
Calories
409
kcal
Ingredients
3
lbs
pork tails
1
cup
chicken stock
2
stalks
celery
1
whole
onion
2
tbsp
salt
2
tbsp
black pepper
Instructions
Season the pig tails with salt and pepper
Place the tails in an aluminum pan with the celery, quartered onion and chicken stock. Cover in aluminum foil.
Braise the tails at medium heat (275-300F) for three hours.
Remove the tails from the braising liquid and quickly crisp the skin over high heat.
Move the tails to indirect heat and allow to smoke for 30-45 more minutes.
Notes
The braising step is critical for creating a crisp, delicious skin. This is an incredibly rich cut of pork that has a surprising amount of meat.
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Smoked Pig Tails