Smoked pork ears

For many connoisseurs, pork ears are quite a delicacy that is always pleasant and delicious to feast on. Properly cooked pork ears can be called a unique product in their qualities. First of all, because they contain a lot of collagen, which is so necessary for a person, namely his skin, nails, hair and joints. Present in this delicacy and a certain amount of fat along with amino acids that are very well absorbed by the body and healthy.

By the way, every fan of this peculiar product has their own favorite recipes for making pig ears. Some people just like to boil them well, and then bite them with sauce. Some prefer spicy xe from this offal, pickled or smoked pork ears, which are distinguished by a light aroma of alder smoke. Smoked pork ears are perfectly combined with salads made from fresh vegetables, but you can eat them as a snack or a separate dish.

The most popular companion of smoked pig ears is beer, in particular dark varieties. The rich taste of the foam drink perfectly emphasizes the unique aroma of the savoury snack. In addition, with smoked pork ears, a classic Guinness or strong Irish ale will go well.

By the way, some foodies prefer a combination of smoked pork ears and cold vodka. In this case, the finished sub-product is cut into straws, mixed with thinly chopped fresh cucumber, garlic, fried onions and soy sauce. And if you add a little sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds, it turns out not only a tasty, but also a rather healthy snack for strong alcohol.

As snacks, the uniqueness of smoked pork ears can be called that you can eat them with something good, the most important thing is that you really like this product. In this case, the only thing to take into account is the high quality of the pig ears themselves and the process of smoking them. Then you can cook not only savoury snacks, but also hearty first (second) dishes with the addition of smoked pork ears.

Another important nuance in the manufacture of smoked pig ears at home is that in no case should they be redistributed, otherwise they will become tough, and their own subtle taste will completely disappear.

In addition to the raw materials (the ears themselves), salt and spices, the composition of smoked pork ears manufactured industrially should not contain anything. As a rule, a quality product is smoked on natural alder sawdust, after which it can be stored in a vacuum for no more than 45 days. The calorie content of smoked pork ears per hundred grams of product is about 167 kcal.