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Pig Tail
- Long tail narrowing toward the tip
- Pale pink-white outer skin
- A chain of small vertebrae through the centre
Meat
Pig Tail
Long tail narrowing toward the tip; Pale pink-white outer skin; A chain of small vertebrae through the centre.
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3 identity clues
- Long tail narrowing toward the tip
- Pale pink-white outer skin
- A chain of small vertebrae through the centre
Names in other languages
- 繁體中文
- 豬尾
- English
- Pig Tail
- Bahasa Indonesia
- Ekor babi
- Tagalog
- Buntot ng baboy
How to identify it
Check these features together: Long tail narrowing toward the tip; Pale pink-white outer skin; A chain of small vertebrae through the centre. Colour alone is not sufficient. For packaged Pig Tail, confirm the name, ingredients or intended use on the original label. Ask the vendor about loose food; never taste to identify it.
Common confusion
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Oxtail
- Round tail sections in graduating sizes
- Pale central bone surrounded by red meat
- Muscle and connective tissue wrap each joint
How to identify it
Pig Tail: Long tail narrowing toward the tip. For Pig Feet, look for recognisable foot and toe profile. Confirm the original name, ingredients or use as well; colour does not make the products interchangeable.
Common Hong Kong household uses
Cut into sections for braising or soup.
Choosing & preparing
Ask the butcher to cut at the joints; check for bone fragments and remaining hair before thorough cooking. Separate raw and cooked food and utensils; wash hands and clean surfaces after raw handling, and cook thoroughly.
Storage
Refrigerate at 4°C or below in a covered leak-proof container beneath ready-to-eat food; follow the date, freeze when needed and thaw in the refrigerator.
Helper tip
For Pig Tail, check long tail narrowing toward the tip. If uncertain, verify the label or ask the employer before using it.
Useful market phrase
唔該，我想要豬尾，請幫我確認名稱同用途。Meaning: I would like Pig Tail, please. Help me confirm its name and use.
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