Stir-Fried Pig Ears
Pig Ears are cooked pig's ear. They are common in many cuisines around the world, from Chinese to Mexican. While not as popular as chicken, they are still an excellent addition to a meal. In fact, many of the world's cuisines feature pig's ears. If you're wondering about a particular dish, keep reading!
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 264kcal
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Equipment
Ingredients
- Pork ears
- Kosher salt
Aromatic spices:
- Peppercorns
- parsley stems
- bay leaf
- garlic
- shallots
- Vegetable oil
Materials
- Kitchen torch or disposable razor
- Skillet
- Large pot
- Thermometer
- Slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Instructions
- Using the kitchen torch or razor, remove the remaining hair on the pig’s ears. Scrub the ears to thoroughly clean the ears. It is best that you wash them under the running water.
- Put a pot of water over a medium-high flame, add the pig ears, aromatic spices and season with salt. Bring the ears into a simmer for about 1 ½ hours, making sure that they are tender before turning off the stove.
- Drain the pig ears and dry them using the paper towels and slice the ears into strips.
- Put a skillet over a medium-high flame and add a few tablespoons full of vegetable oil. Saute the shallots and garlic until they emit a fragrant aroma.
- Add the pig ears and continue to sauté until the strips attain the golden brown coloring. This will take about 5-7 minutes, but continue to do so if you prefer thicker strips.
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Notes
Compared with pork, the biggest feature of pig ears is the low fat content, and the taste is crisp and rich in gums, but it also has disadvantages. That is, potassium, magnesium, zinc, selenium and other minerals are lower than pork.
Nutrition
Calories: 264kcal | Protein: 25.4g | Fat: 17.1g | Saturated Fat: 6.1g | Cholesterol: 92.7mg | Sodium: 215.8mg
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