Crispy Pork Ears (Tenga) [0000078]

Ingredients:

1 lb pork ears, cleaned and sliced
4 cups water for boiling
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon gluten-free soy sauce
1 teaspoon peppercorns
2 bay leaves
Cooking oil for deep frying
Salt and pepper to taste
Vinegar dipping sauce (optional)

Steps:

Boil pork ears in water with salt, gluten-free soy sauce, peppercorns, and bay leaves until tender (about 1-1.5 hours).
Drain and air dry sliced pork ears on a towel for 15-20 minutes.
Heat cooking oil to 350°F (175°C) for frying.
Fry dried pork ears until golden brown and crispy (5-7 minutes).
Drain fried pork ears, season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot as a snack or side dish. Optionally, pair with vinegar dipping sauce.