Crispy Pig's Ears
Crispy Pig's Ears is a popular snack or appetizer found in many cuisines, particularly in Chinese, Korean, and Filipino cooking. The dish typically consists of pig's ears that are first boiled or braised until tender, then deep-fried or roasted until the skin becomes wonderfully crispy and the cartilage provides a unique, crunchy texture. It's often seasoned with salt, pepper, and various spices or served with a dipping sauce.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with very few carbohydrates. It is a good source of collagen and provides minerals like iron and zinc, with a typical serving containing roughly 250-350 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 300 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 1 g |
| Fat | 23 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 0 g |
| Sodium | 450 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 3.2 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.1 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.5 mcg |
| Choline | 60 mg |
Per 100 g (about 3.5 oz) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's prized for its contrasting textures—crispy skin and chewy cartilage—and is often enjoyed as a bar snack or street food. Nutritionally, it's a significant source of collagen, which is believed to support skin and joint health.
