Pork Snouts

Pork Snouts are a flavorful and collagen-rich delicacy commonly used in traditional cuisines around the world. Cut from the front of the head, these cuts are ideal for slow cooking, pickling, or frying. When cooked properly, pork snouts become tender and gelatinous, making them perfect for hearty soups, stews, or crisped up for a textural treat.


WHERE THE CUT COMES FROM

Key Features:

  • Sourced from the front portion of the pig's head
  • High in natural collagen and gelatin
  • Rich, savory flavor with a slightly chewy texture
  • Often used in Southern, Latin American, and Asian cuisine
  • Best suited for braising, boiling, frying, or pickling
  • Cleaned and ready for cooking

Delicious Pork Snout Recipes

1. Southern-Style Boiled Pork Snouts

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs pork snouts
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt & pepper

Instructions:

  1. Rinse snouts thoroughly.
  2. Add to a pot with water, onion, garlic, and bay leaves.
  3. Simmer for 2–3 hours until tender.
  4. Serve hot or fry for crisp edges.
2. Crispy Fried Pork Snouts

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs boiled pork snouts
  • Salt & pepper
  • Vegetable oil

Instructions:

  1. Slice boiled snouts into strips.
  2. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Deep fry until golden and crispy.
  4. Serve with hot sauce or vinegar dip.
3. Pickled Pork Snouts

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs pork snouts, boiled
  • 1 cup white vinegar
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp peppercorns
  • 1 sliced onion

Instructions:

  1. Slice snouts and pack into jars with onion.
  2. Boil vinegar, water, sugar, and spices.
  3. Pour over snouts.
  4. Chill for 24 hours before serving.
4. Pork Snout & Bean Stew

Ingredients:

  • 1.5 lbs pork snouts, chopped
  • 2 cups cooked pinto or white beans
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp cumin

Instructions:

  1. Sauté onion, tomato, and garlic.
  2. Add chopped snouts and beans.
  3. Add water and cumin, simmer 45 mins.
  4. Serve hot with rice or bread.
5. Asian-Style Braised Pork Snouts

Ingredients:

  • 2 lbs pork snouts
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice wine
  • 1 tbsp sugar
  • 2 star anise
  • 1-inch ginger slice

    Instructions:
  1. Parboil snouts, then drain.
  2. In a pot, combine all ingredients with water.
  3. Simmer 1.5–2 hours until tender.
  4. Reduce sauce and glaze before serving.