- Wash the trotters in water and allow to dry.  
- Fry your onions and tomatoes and add some salt and pepper for taste.  
- Next, add the trotters and seal them for 10 minutes.  
- Add two cups of water and the beef stock.  
- Cover and reduce the heat and leave to cook for 2-3 hours onvery low heat.  
- Once done the trotters should be tender and ready to serve.