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Neither have I!

Just thought it would be interesting to eat a pigs a*se :-D :-D
I'm sure, like tripe, they were once a staple part of our diet.

If it turns out okay, I may find myself going back to Salisbury market again.
(actually we will definitely be going back to Salisbury, it's a 'regular' on our days out).
They had pig's trotters too - but I've eaten them.
A lot of bother for little meat :-(

Have to admit never had Pigs tail...

My late father in law used pigs head and trotters to make brawn.
Not sure if that's the usual - but his brawn was the only brawn I liked!

Tails 'sealed' and now in slow cooker.
As I have a chicken to eat today, and probably tomorrow, and Tuesday (bought before I saw the tails), I think I'll freeze the tails when they've cooked, and maybe try roasting them later.
Some recipes say to deep fry them after boiling, so roasting is the 'I haven't got a gallon of oil' alternative :-D

Something like it, Sharron :-)

That sounds like brawn which I used to quite enjoy, back in the day.

I haven't got a pressure cooker - sounds like the slow cooker may be in use :-D

The haunch bit is beautiful looking meat surrounded by fat. - which I don't object to,
but, yes a bit of heat will release the meat :-D

Never tried pig's tail, but I have cooked many hocks.

Either simmer long and slow in stock or I've recently taken to doing them in the pressure cooker (electric) for about 50 minutes and let the pressure drop naturally.

Shred the meat and return to the stock. The stock turns into a most delicious jelly, depending on flavourings used, when it cools

Today I bought a pig's tail :-S
Now, I've looked - and there are recipes for just pig tails (roasted, grilled, crunchy etc), but my pig's tail has a delicious looking bit of leg on it.
Has anyone ever tried cooking/rating pig's tail (with leg)?
I suppose I could cut the tail off and cook it separately.