Homemade Five-Spice Braised Pig Ear Recipe

Today, we bring you a delicious appetizer: Five-spice Braised Pig's Ear.Pig's ear. Five-spice braised pig's ear is fragrant and crisp, greatly favored by everyone, making it an excellent dish for drinking. Pig's ear also contains a lot of collagen protein, which has great benefits for moisturizing the skin and nourishing the body!

　　Mater ingredients Main ingredients

One pig's ear, 5 grams of salt, 10 grams of rock sugar, 10 grams of cooking wine, 10 grams of old soy sauce,15 grams of light soy sauce, 15 grams of cinnamon, 5 dried chili peppers, 30 grains of Sichuan pepper, 2 star anise, 2 clove of cloves, 1 piece of perilla leaf, 3 slices of white,and one ginger root. Steps 1. First, introduce the ingredients: One pig's ear, 15 grams of cinnamon, 5 dried chili peppers, 30 grains of Sichuan pepper, 2 star anise, 2 clove of cloves, 1 piece of perilla leaf, one white piece, 10 grams of rock sugar, 10 grams of cooking wine, 5 grams of salt, 10 grams of old soy sauce, 15 grams of light soy sauce, and one ginger root. 2. Start the water in a cold pot with pig's ear.3. Add cooking wine and bring to a boil over high heat. 4. Once boiling, remove from heat and rinse with warm water, then drain thoroughly.5. Cut ginger into slices for later use. 6. Heat oil in a clean pot, add rock sugar and stir until it turns a.7. Add cinnamon, ginger slices, dried chili peppers, fennel seeds, white pieces, star anise, Sichuan pepper, perilla leaves, and stir to release their fragrance.(Frying the spices will make them even more fragrant).

8. Add old soy sauce, light soy sauce, and salt, stirring a few times.

(Old soy sauce is for coloring, while salt and light soy sauce are for flavoring).

9. Add boiling water, cover with a lid, and bring to a boil over high heat.

10. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

(This step is to let the spices release their fragrance before adding the pig's ear).

11. Add the pig's ear and cooking wine, bringing it back to a boil.

12. Simmer over high heat until boiling again, then reduce heat and continue simmering for 10 more minutes.

13. After cooking, let the pig's ear sit in the broth for 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Imagine the deliciousness of the pig's ear braised with various spices!

Perfect for drinking or entertaining guests! Give it a try if you have the chance!

It will definitely be delicious! Tip: Use enough spices and ensure sufficient cooking time to fully infuse the flavor.

Add the pig ear and cooking wine, then bring to a boil over high heat.

Once boiling, switch to low heat and continue cooking for another 10 minutes.

After it's cooked, don't remove it right away; let it soak in the broth for 20 minutes before slicing and serving. Think of how delicious the pig ear will be when slow-cooked with various spices! It's perfect for banquets or gatherings as a dish to share with friends. Everyone should definitely give this a try! Absolutely delicious!

Tip: Use enough spice and cook long enough to ensure it's well-flavored.