Ragoût de Pattes de Cochon
| Place of origin | Québec |
|---|---|
| Main ingredients | pig's feet, toasted flour |
| Ingredients generally used | onions, nutmeg, cloves, salt, pepper, and cinnamon |
| Variations | celery, garlic, potatoes, mustard |
| Similar dishes | Ragoût de boulettes (Meatball stew) |
Ragoût de Pattes de Cochon (Pig's Feet Stew) is a traditional Québécois dish, commonly served with turkey, eaten during the holiday season in Québec.[1]
History
The origin of the stew is debated, however the first documented recipe comes from a Québécois cookbook from 1840, titled 'La Cuisinière canadienne'.[2] It lists the recipe for pig's feet stew, which meatballs were commonly added to, added with the spices from a common meatball stew (Ragoût de boulettes), showing the history of these two dishes being served together.[3]
Ingredients
A traditional Ragoût de Pattes de Cochon contains pig's feet, onions, toasted flour, and spices such as nutmeg, cloves, salt, pepper, and cinnamon.[4][5] Some recipes include celery, garlic, potatoes or mustard.[6][7]
References
- ^ Proulx, Lyne (2014-12-19). "French Canadian Ragoût de Pattes de Cochon Recipe (Stewed Pig's Feet)". Ottawa Mommy Club. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Carolyne (2023-12-27). "Le ragoût de pattes". L'écho de Compton (in Canadian French). Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Ragoût de pattes et de boulettes". lacuisinebleue.com. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Beausoleil, Marie (2025-09-10). "French Canadian Ragout (Ragoût de Pattes de Cochon et Boulettes)". Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Ragout de Pattes de Cochon (Pork Shank and Meatball Stew)". Allrecipes. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ Waffle, The (2017-12-20). "Ragoût de pattes de cochon!". The Waffle. Retrieved 2025-09-13.
- ^ "Ragoût de pattes de porc". Le porc du Québec (in French). Retrieved 2025-09-13.