Crubeens Explained

Crubeens (from Irish crúibín, meaning "pig's trotter")^{[1] [2]} are an Irish dish made of boiled pigs' feet. They are traditionally eaten by hand, like corn on the cob.^[3] Crubeens can include the pigs' calves, and can be consumed fried, broiled, baked, or otherwise prepared.

The Irish singer Liam Clancy references them in a preamble to the song The Galway Races, and they are mentioned in the lyrics of some versions as an example of food available at a horse race.^[4]

See also

• List of Irish dishes

External links

• Cruibini (Grilled Pigs' Trotters) recipe

Notes and References

1. http://breis.focloir.ie/en/fgb/cr%C3%BAib%C3%ADn crúibín
2. http://www.europeancuisines.com/Crubeens-Cruibini-Crunchy-Pigs-Feet-Trotters Crubeens (Crunchy Pigs' Trotters)
3. Book: Hickey, Margaret. Ireland's green larder : the definitive history of Irish food and drink. Unbound. 2018. 978-1-78352-799-1. [Paperback edition]. London. 121. 1085196202.
4. Web site: Galway Races . . www.kinglaoghaire.com . King Laoghaire . November 20, 2018 . "And a big crubeen for thruppence / To be suckin' while you're able".