Not Even The Pig's Squeal Is Wasted

[barry1010]

I grew up being told that every part of a pig is eaten or used - except for the squeal.  I was lied to

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piganino

The Beatles could have played it when they recorded Piggies 

[DTCwordfan]

I suspect that for a lot of people, the thought of eating a pig’s voice-cord

A scrumptious salad centred around a pig’s voice cords, an underutilised cut and a true culinary thrill. Pig’s cords are fantastic value and, in this dish, tantamount to eating strips of crackling.

I suspect that for a lot of people, the thought of eating a pig’s voice cord makes them feel squeamish, but it really shouldn’t. If you enjoy eating pork, then what, in all honesty, is the difference between eating a piece of belly, hock, cheek, or leg, and eating a slice of voice-cord? The answer is there is none — it’s simply a matter of perception. 

Ingredients:

3 Pig’s Voice Cord sets

1 head of frisée, very green outer leaves removed and washed

capers

Dijon mustard

plain flour

extra virgin olive oil

white wine vinegar

Method:

Put the voice-cords in a pot and cover with cold water, add a good pinch of salt and set over a high heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cover with a lid and cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes.

Remove the cords from the pan and lay them on a piece of greaseproof paper, on a tray to cool.

Add 4 tablespoons of plain flour to a large bowl along with salt and a good grinding of black pepper.

Using a very sharp knife, thinly slice the pig’s voice-cords, place in the flour and toss together, ensuring that the ears get a good coating in flour. Shake off any extra flour and place on a plate.

Heat the vegetable oil, in a fryer or a pan, to 180°C. Fry the voice-cords, in batches for 4-5 minutes, until golden and crispy (beware, the cords can sometimes spit in the hot oil). Season well with salt when you pull them out of the oil.

Whisk the 2 teaspoons of Dijon mustard with 2 tablespoons of vinegar and a pinch of salt. Then whisk in 6 tablespoons of olive oil. Taste and adjust the seasoning as necessary.

In a salad bowl, mix the frisée, capers and half of the voice-cords and then dress well with the vinaigrette.

Plate the salad and then scatter the remaining cords over the top.

[barry1010]

The vocal chords were never wasted, the claim is that only the squeal wasn't used.

I used to enjoy pigs tails and still love chitterlings when my butcher has them in stock.  Only the pressed variety, though.  Lovely in a sandwich with mustard

[Old_Geezer]

This thread strikes a chord for me.

[Peter Pedant]

that is McDonalds and a cow innit? or was the idea recycled ?

[barry1010]

People do get bizarre ideas