Term for Pig’s Foot Used as Food

Pig's foot used as food is known as:

Correct Answer: Trotter

The pig's foot (and by extension, the feet of other animals) used as food is called a trotter.

Trotters in Cuisine

• Pig trotters are rich in collagen (gelatin) — slow-cooked for soups, stews, and terrines.
• Widely consumed in many global cuisines: Chinese braised pig trotters, French pied de cochon, Filipino pata, etc.
• Also called 'pettitoes' (old English term for pig's trotters).

Variety Meat / Offal Terminology

• Pig's foot → Trotter
• Pig's stomach casing → Maws
• Pig's large intestine casing → Chitterlings
• Pig's large intestine as food → also Chitterlings (chitlins)
• Cooked testicles of pigs → Rocky mountain oysters / Prairie oysters / Calf fries

Surimi and Salami — NOT pig feet

• Surimi = fish-based product | Salami = dry cured sausage (not pig feet)