pigs' feet
Americanplural noun
Example Sentences
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The translation to "dirty beans" comes from the idea that so many different pork products — from pork shoulder to bacon to pigs' feet — can be added to the slow-cooked stewy beans.
From Salon
Rising Chinese pork demand has driven up prices for by-products including pigs' feet, kidneys and livers.
From Reuters
In Jackson, Mississippi, Hurt joined football fans for ribs and corn cooked with pigs' feet and turkey necks.
From Reuters
They use pigs' feet, but nurse Wendy Greenwood makes sure the kids keep things sterile just like as if it was a person.
From Seattle Times
They hauled the protesting Chunky to his feet, stood him on a box of pickled pigs' feet, compelling him to begin the song all over again.
From Project Gutenberg
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