Perfect Pairings & Recipes for
Pig's Feet

Unlock the perfect flavour pairings for pig's feet according to data science. Explore unique recipes and discover the hidden mathematics of flavour.

Pig's feet is marked by the unmistakable flavours of glutamate and pork. But look beneath its obvious umaminess and you'll discover a captivating symphony of softer notes, a whisper of protease, a hint of iron, and subtle accents reminiscent of leather. These are the notes that lend it such remarkable, resonant depth. Understanding how these layered flavours work together is the secret to unlocking pig's feet's pairing potential.

To map these harmonies, we analysed thousands of ingredients, breaking each one down across 150 flavour dimensions, identifying which notes complement and contrast. Our analysis reveals, for example, how herbes de Provence's rosmarinic tones awaken pig's feet, and how bay leaf's laurelled notes create a surprising synergy with its savoury richness.

An ingredient's flavour profile is determined by its core characteristics (e.g. carnal, maillard, and earthy) enhanced by layers of subtle aroma notes (outer bars). When pairing ingredients, aim for a mix of core traits to build balance, and select complementary aroma notes to create harmony.

The Flavour Code

To understand exactly which flavours harmonise, we compiled a database of over 50,000 ingredient pairings commonly used in cooking. We then analysed these pairings, identifying the specific flavour notes that frequently appear together.

The Flavours That Harmonise With Glutamic Notes

Our analysis shows that the flavour of glutamate is strongly associated with the flavour of bay leaf. This suggests we should look for ingredients with a bay leaf flavour when pairing with the glutamic notes of pig's feet.

The recipes below provide inspiration for pairing pig's feet with bay leaf.

Harmonious Flavours Of Pig's Feet

Just as our analysis revealed that glutamate and bay leaf flavour notes are harmonious, we can identify the full profile of flavours that harmonise with each of the notes present in pig's feet. For instance, the porky notes of pig's feet are strongly associated with violic and chanterelle flavours.

The aroma notes linked to the various accents of pig's feet can be seen highlighted in the pink bars below.

Matching Flavour Profiles

The flavour profile of herbes de Provence offers many of the aroma accents complementary to pig's feet, including rosemary and thyme accents. Because the flavour profile of herbes de Provence has many of the of the features that are complementary to pig's feet, they are likely to pair very well together.

The chart above shows the unique profile of herbes de Provence across 150 dimensions of flavour, while the recipes below offer inspiration for bringing these flavours together with pig's feet.

Recipes That Pair Pig's Feet With Herbes De Provence

Linked Flavour Notes

Looking at the aroma notes that are most strongly associated with the various flavours of pig's feet, we can identify other ingredients that are likely to pair well.

The left side of the chart above highlights the aroma notes of pig's feet, along with the complementary aromas associated with each note. While the right side shows some of the ingredients that share many of the aroma notes complementary to pig's feet.

What To Drink With Pig's Feet

The rosemary notes in côtes du rhône make it a perfect pairing with pig's feet. Likewise, the thyme flavours in languedoc-roussillon create a match made in heaven. Explore a variety of ingredients below that beautifully complement the unique character of pig's feet below.

How Flavonomics Works

We've pioneered a unique, data-driven approach to decode the intricate art of flavour pairing. Our goal is to move beyond intuition and uncover the science of why certain ingredients harmonise beautifully. This rigorous methodology allows us to provide you with insightful and reliable pairing recommendations.

Our analysis begins with over 50,000 carefully selected recipes from acclaimed chefs like Galton Blackiston, Marcello Tully, and Pierre Lambinon. This premium dataset ensures our model distils genuine culinary excellence and creativity.

Each ingredient from these recipes is deconstructed across 150 distinct flavour dimensions, creating a unique numerical "flavour fingerprint." This quantification allows us to apply advanced analytical methods to identify complex patterns between flavour notes.

We identify popular ingredient combinations that frequently appear in our recipe database. Regression analysis is then performed on these pairings to statistically validate and pinpoint truly harmonious flavours.

These insights drive our predictive model, which allows us to take any ingredient (e.g., Pig's feet), analyse its detailed flavour profile, and accurately reveal its complementary flavours and perfect ingredient partners.