Pig Uterus


Pig Uterus Yes, even this part of the pig is enjoyed on the dinner plate. It doesn't at all resemble a human uterus, because it's designed to manufacture a whole slew of piglets. The human uterus is designed for just one, though it can sometimes safely accomodate two, and with rapidly declining safety beyond that. Pig Uterus is different in shape and texture from any other part of the pig, so it is handled rather differently from other parts.

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Buying:

  this is not a problem here in Southern California, as our huge Asian markets are usually well supplied. It can be had at a fairly low cost, as not many know how to cook it, or want to try.

Yield:

  Prepared and fully cooked, you will end up with about 40% the weight you started with. Recipes should list the starting weight unless specifically stated otherwise.

Clean & Cut


Pig Uterus, cleaned and cut Because of it's unique characteristics, and especially it's smoothness and hollowness, the Uterus is cut quite differently from other parts of the pig.
  1. Rinse the Uterus thoroughly.
  2. Cut away as much of the thin membrane as you can so you just have the tubular part.
  3. Cut the tubular part into lengths of about 2 inch crescents, then make many cuts on from the convex side extending through the wall into the interior tube. This will allow quicker cooking and will give some purchase for sauces it may be cooked in, or for dips if served as an appetizer.

Cooking


Pig Uterus, Cooked Pig uterus is usually cooked in a sauce, but it can be served also as an appetizer with dips. This is a tough item with a somewhat crunchy bite. Thee flavor stays the same even throug a couple of hours simmering.

Uterus is first edible after simmering 25 to 30 minutess, and still has quite a bit of crunch. It becomes less chewy with further simmering, and by 1 hour it is fairly easy to eat. The crunchiness will have faded a lot, but most people will probably prefer the texture at about 1 hour. After 1 hour it continues to become more tender, but the change is not great.

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