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These pickled chicken feet are excellent to put in your dinner recipes, to feed to your dogs ( they love ’ em ! ) or to experiment with. We are excited about about anything “pickled” in the South. On any given day, most Southerners are up for a culinary taste challenge and like to think they are ready for about any pickle, be it sweet or savory. In detail, we accept the dare to try something different, unusual, and “ out of the box “. And while the kids might not rush to eat it, it ’ s a healthy kernel option.
I recommend these mason jars for your pickled goodies !
Pickled Chicken Feet
Where do you buy chicken feet?
You can purchase chicken feet at your grocery store ( Walmart ), from a local butch, or friendly chicken farmer. They are sometimes called chicken hand. Do your research before you go shopping to find the freshest and get the best “ bang for your buck “ .
Chicken feet nutrition facts and dietary info
Chicken feet are made up of bones, skin, and tendons, but no muscles. They have many health benefits for your diet, as they are packed with calcium, protein, and cartilage which the body easily absorbs. These essential nutrients are necessary for good joint motion and to decrease joint pain and arthritis. The feet are besides full of collagen, which is said to promote a good, clean complexion. The high level of calcium in the feet help reduce the risk of brittle nails and bones. The pickled chicken feet are fairly low in calories, carbs, and boodle while gamey in protein and a long list of vitamins and minerals needed for a healthy diet .
Things To Remember When Pickling Chicken Feet
Use only FRESH ( not frozen ), undamaged and uncorrupted fruits/vegetables/meats. Always clean produce thoroughly. Cut undifferentiated sizes, ideally small adequate to both match in a clash and keep bite size. Prepare & measuring stick out everything before heating brine. When pickling chicken feet ( hand ) inspect them closely for cleanliness or wholesomeness. Signs that they aren ’ metric ton newly would include a foul smell, damaged skin, or a dirty appearance. If they pass inspection, it is easy to use kitchen shears to clip off the toes. Wash containers/jars well, let publicize dry. Jars are not necessity for immediate pickles, but they are classic. DO NOT USE REACTIVE COOKWARE or STORAGE CONTAINERS such as Aluminum or Copper Pots. These, when combined with vinegar, create poisonous/toxic chemicals. Glass & Stainless Steel & Non-Stick Pots and containers are ideal. When heating the brine, bring to a boil and IMMEDIATELY pour over future pickles and spices in choose container. excessively much boiling will evaporate the vinegar, therefore eliminating the ability to “ fix ” anything. Let the pickles sit over night before sampling. Hard to resist, but the flavors will meld together over the course of the 10-14 sidereal day life .
A note on the herbs
Fresh herb will give less intense relish than dried, and more may need to be used. Some spices are more intense than others, and those that have gotten a bit cold will add less spirit. If garlic is used, it may turn a bright blue color ; there is nothing faulty with it. It ’ s the chemical reaction from the vinegar. Ground spices will cause a dark tinge pickle, whole spices will not .
Quick Pickles We Love Around Here
Pickled Chicken Feet
Rachel Norman
These pickled chicken feet are excellent to put in your dinner recipes, to feed to your dogs (they love ’em!) or to experiment with.
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Prep Time
15
mins
Cook Time
10
mins
Total Time
25
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Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American
Servings
1
jar
Calories
642
kcal
Ingredients
Feet Ingredients
- 1/2 pound chicken feet or paws cut tip toes off
- 1/4 tsp dill dried
- 1/4 tsp mustard seed wholly
- 1/4 tsp black peppercorns
- 1/4 tsp celery seed ( not celery strategic arms limitation talks )
- 2 each bay leaves
- 2 each garlic gloves
optional
Vinegar Brine
- 1 cup white vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 2 tbsp carbohydrate
- 1 tbsp salt
Instructions
Feet Preparation
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Clean feet thoroughly. Use regular kitchen shears to clip off the toes.
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Boil for 10 minutes to cook thoroughly throughout. Put into pint jar.
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Add dill, mustard seed, black peppercorns, celery seed, bay leaves, and garlic gloves(optional) to jar. Don’t worry that the spices settle at the bottom, they will rise up again and evenly distribute their flavor when you add the brine.
Preparing Brine
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Mix the vinegar, water, salt, and sugar in a stainless steel pan and bring to a boil.
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As soon as it reaches a good boil, pour it over the cherry tomato mixture in the jar until the feet are just covered.
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Put the top on immediately and put into the refrigerator.
Notes
Note: The shelf life should be treated as any other cooked protein (good for ~7 days post cooking). Since this is a recipe for a “quick pickle” and is not preserved in the same way as traditional pickles, cut tip toes off (they can be added to make stock, if you’ve got a pot simmering).
Nutrition
Calories:
642
kcal
Carbohydrates:
28
g
Protein:
45
g
Fat:
34
g
Saturated Fat:
9
g
Cholesterol:
191
mg
Sodium:
7161
mg
Potassium:
164
mg
Fiber:
1
g
Sugar:
24
g
Vitamin A:
351
IU
Vitamin C:
2
mg
Calcium:
231
mg
Iron:
4
mg
Keyword
chicken, low carb, pickled, quick pickles
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