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    Pig ears

    Anyone have experiences with pig ears? I'm thinking they will made a fun appetizer for my next get together. Originally I was going to smoke 'em up, but that doesn't seem to be the best option.

    From what I've read elsewhere, my current plan is a salt cure (6 hours) followed by a 12 hour sous vide bath and then a couple minutes in the deep fryer to crisp them up.

    Thoughts?

    #2
    Sounds like a plan. I would do a trial run first as they are cheap to buy. I would probably boil them till soft, dry them off, cover with salt and leave uncovered in the fridge for 2-3 days to dry and go hard and translucent. Toss em in the deep fryer and should puff up. Serve with hot sauce. Also burn any hair off them before starting (reminds me of old man with hairy ears). My 2 cents

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    • Jansen
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      Thanks for the input. I'm going to try my hand at them this weekend, and will report back.

    #3
    Haven't cooked any, but usedta always git em at th pet shop, fer a Jack Russell / Rat Terrier mix I usedta share my life with...He would go absolutely bugship bonkers over em!!!!!

    I see ya been here, awhile, but this is yer first post, so:

    Howdy from Kansas Territory, Welcome to Th Pit!
    Glad to hear from ya, lookin forward to more...

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    • Jansen
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      Appreciate the welcome.

      A few of my buddies have pointed out that I'm proposing serving "dog treats" to them. I think they will get over it after a few bourbons.

    #4
    Welcome from Florida. My wife will never allow pig ears in her house. Or on the grill for that matter, lol. So, sorry. Can’t help.

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    • Jansen
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      HAHAHA. Truth. Wife isn't aware of my plans. Better to ask for forgiveness on this one.

    #5
    There is a place in Mississippi that sells pig ear sandwiches. Never had one. Anyway, I think they pressure cook them first to break down the cartilage. Then they cook, etc. People line up. I'd like to try it.

    BTW, welcome from South Louisiana!

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      #6
      NapMaster The place is called the Big Apple Inn. Jackson, Mississippi. Dang good.

      Welcome!





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      • gcdmd
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        That was excellent, Lonnie. Thank you.

      • Spinaker
        Spinaker commented
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        Lonnie!!! I was thinking about you the other day! How you doing brother!? Been too long!

      • Willard
        Willard commented
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        That makes me want pig ears.

      #7
      I tried to make a silk purse out of them once, can't be done.

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      • CaptainMike
        CaptainMike commented
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        Hahahaha, If anyone could make a silk purse out of sow's ear it's Mr. Bones!

      • gcdmd
        gcdmd commented
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        Have you ever tried your hand at gilding a lily? I watered a lily once.

      • Mr. Bones
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        gcdmd Only tried oncet, when I was a whole bunch young(er), an dumb(er)...
        End result, Herman knocked me clean halfway down Mockinbird Lane , an, at that particular moment, I decided, fer certain: "Never Again!"

      #8
      My mom used to cook them all the time when I was a youngster. I wasn't a big fan, but hey - eat or go to bed hungry was the rule. So I used a lot of hot sauce on them. I think she boiled them and then pan fried them.

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      • Mr. Bones
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        yup, eat or go to bed hungry were th main (only) dietary options, in my upbringin, as well!
        Good Rule, in my book!

      #9
      Interesting post, love it! That would be fun. Need to try them on myself though. Then what? Pig Tails?

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      • Ahumadora
        Ahumadora commented
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        Pigs feet. I seen a bag full at the supermarket the other day. Need to think of a recipe...

      • Donw
        Donw commented
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        Love pigs feet prepared all ways! Growing up in a family that produced country hams, we had a surplus of them. Still, my favorite way is pickled.

      • Mr. Bones
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        Search "trotters", fer some receipts... Ahumadora

      #10
      I have never eaten them. My dogs love them smoked!

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      • Mr. Bones
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        Ime, pig ears is like doggy crack! Kinda similar reaction to kitty meets catnip...

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