Recipes Using Smoked Pig Tails

1. BBQ Pig Tails with Peach BBQ Sauce

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs of smoked pig tails
• 1 cup peach preserves
• 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your grill to medium heat.
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peach preserves, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, smoked paprika, garlic, and ginger. Stir until the mixture comes to a boil and the sugar dissolves.
3. Season the smoked pig tails with salt and pepper, then place on the grill.
4. Grill the pig tails, turning occasionally and basting with the peach BBQ sauce, until they are caramelized and heated through, about 25-30 minutes.
5. Remove from grill and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.

2. Smoked Pork Tails with Black-eyed Peas

Ingredients:

• 1 lb smoked pig tails, cut into pieces
• 1 lb black-eyed peas, soaked overnight and drained
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a large pot, combine the black-eyed peas, smoked pig tails, onion, garlic, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth.
2. Add a bay leaf and bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer until the peas are tender and the flavors are well blended, about 1.5 hours.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Discard the bay leaf before serving.