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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pig Ears
Clean the pig ears thoroughly under cold water. Remove any hair and excess fat.
- 2
Boil the Pig Ears
In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add the cleaned pig ears and boil for about 1 hour until tender. Drain and let them cool.
- 3
Season the Ears
Once cooled, slice the pig ears into strips. In a bowl, mix lime juice, chili powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the pig ear strips in the mixture until well coated.
- 4
Fry the Pig Ears
In a deep skillet or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the pig ear strips in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Drain and Serve
Remove the crispy pig ears from the oil and drain on a paper towel. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro and serve with additional lime wedges on the side.