Chinese-style pig ears
Description
A delicious appetizer for any group. Here is a simple recipe for making Chinese-style pork ears. This dish makes an excellent snack with beer or a great addition to a main side dish for lunch or dinner. Start cooking in the evening so the appetizer is ready by morning. Good luck. It can be served warm or chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
If there are hairs left on the ears, singe them over a flame. Rinse the ears under cold water. Trim off the thick part, and cut the remaining part in half.
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Step 2
Lower the ears into boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Then add a whole carrot and onion, as well as sugar, soy sauce, salt, ginger, and pepper. Cook until the ears are tender, about 2 hours.
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Step 3
Transfer the ears to a deep plate and pour in half a cup of the broth they were cooked in. Place something heavy on top. Put in the refrigerator overnight.
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Step 4
In the morning, slice the ears into strips and serve them, drizzled with soy sauce and garnished as you like. I serve them on a plate with fresh vegetables.