How to make fresh pig ears delicious
As a common ingredient, pig ears are crispy and tender, rich in collagen, and are deeply loved by diners. Whether it's cold, braised or stir-fried, you can make delicious dishes. This article will combine hot topics and hot content in the past 10 days to introduce you to various ways of making fresh pig ears in detail, and attach structured data to help you quickly master cooking skills.
1. Nutritional value of pig ears

Pig ears are rich in collagen, calcium and various trace elements, which are beneficial to skin and joint health. The following are the main nutrients of pig ears (content per 100 grams):
| Nutritional information | Content |
|---|---|
| protein | 22.5g |
| fat | 16.8g |
| collagen | about 10g |
| Calcium | 50mg |
| iron | 2.5mg |
2. The classic way to make pig ears
According to recent popular search data, the following is the ranking list of pig ear recipes that netizens are most concerned about:
| practice | heat index | Features |
|---|---|---|
| Salad Pig Ears | ★★★★★ | Refreshing and appetizing, suitable for summer |
| Braised pig ears | ★★★★☆ | Rich aroma, great for drinking |
| Stir-fried pig ears | ★★★☆☆ | Crisp and tender taste, heat is key |
| Braised pig ears | ★★★☆☆ | The sauce is rich in aroma, soft and glutinous. |
3. Detailed steps
1. Salad Pig Ears
Ingredients: 1 fresh pig ear, 1 cucumber, minced garlic, coriander, chili oil, light soy sauce, vinegar, salt, sugar.
Steps:
1) Wash the pig ears, blanch them in water to remove the fishy smell, cook them and slice them into slices;
2) Cut cucumber into shreds and mix with pig ears;
3) Add minced garlic, coriander, chili oil, light soy sauce, vinegar, salt and sugar and mix well;
4) Refrigerate for 30 minutes for better flavor.
2. Braised pig ears
Ingredients: 1 pig ear, braised ingredients (star anise, cinnamon, bay leaf, etc.), dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, rock sugar, ginger.
Steps:
1) Blanch pig ears and wash them;
2) Add water to the pot, add marinade packets, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, rock sugar, and ginger;
3) Add pig ears and simmer over low heat for 1 hour;
4) Remove and slice into slices, which can be refrigerated to make them more chewy.
4. Tips
1. Pig ears need to be thoroughly washed to remove impurities before cooking;
2. It is recommended to refrigerate before eating for a better taste when served cold;
3. When marinating, you can add chicken feet or dried tofu to enrich the taste.
Using the above methods, you can easily make delicious pig ear dishes at home. Whether it’s a family dinner or drinks with friends, this dish can be the highlight of the table!
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