Recipe - Koseliena Saltiena (Jellied Pigs Feet)

3 pound Pigs feet (cut in half,
lengthwise)
Water
1 tablespoon Salt
15 Black peppercorns (up to 18)
2 Ribs of celery, including
leaves, cut into large
chunks
1 md Yellow onion, peeled
1 Carrot, scrubbed and cut
into about 4 pieces

Here are four traditional Lithuanian recipes from my files. ( I run a small
catering business specializing in ethnic foods.) Most of these are family
recipes from Lithuanian friends. I think one is from an old church cookbook
from a church that is predominantly Lithuanian.

Singe the feet by holding over a gas flame. Then was, place in a stock pot
and bring to a boil. Boil for about three minutes. Then pour off the water.

Add fresh water, salt, and 9 to 12 peppercorns, celery, onion and carrots
and return to boil. Simmer slowly for about two hours, until meat starts to
become tender.

Remove from heat. Discard vegetables and pepper corns. Allow to cool until
fat congeals at top. Skim off fat layer. Add Take out meat and vegetables
and allow cooling liquid to cool so you can skim fat.

Add six fresh black pepper corns and return to boiling. Reduce heat and
simmer for another two to three hours, until bones are falling apart. Let
cool and skim fat. Then pour into soup dishes about 1 One half inches deep,
making sure feet are covered with liquid and refrigerate overnight
covered with plastic wrap or foil.

(If you choose you may separate meat and bones once the pigs feet are cool
enough to handle, then pour meat and liquid into bowls and refrigerate.
Deboning, however, is not necessary and not really traditional.)

Serve with fresh baked rye bread, and whipped unsalted butter (for those
who want it.)

Posted to Recipe Archive 15 Sep 96

submitted by: Grayjackl@aol.com