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.
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.