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Pork ears

Pork ears comprise pig skin and cartilage, sold whole or in pieces and commonly simmered, braised, grilled or fried for soft, chewy or crisp textures.

Pork ears — illustrative ingredient image

About Pork ears

Pork ears are the external ears of a pig, consisting largely of skin and cartilage with some attached tissue. They are firm and flexible when raw; cooked cartilage can become tender or remain pleasantly chewy, while crisp preparations develop a brittle exterior. Their flavour is mild and takes on seasoning readily.

They are commonly sold whole or cut into pieces and may be simmered, braised, grilled or fried after cooking. Preparations vary widely, so the texture of the finished ingredient depends especially on cooking time and whether it is served soft or crisp.

Ingredient type
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English

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, ears, frozen, cooked, simmered

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English

Pork, fresh, variety meats and by-products, ears, frozen, raw

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English

Salt-cured pork ear

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Pork ears nutrition & diet

Pork ears nutritional value

Pork, ears

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the recorded USDA food form.

Calories
236kcal
Protein
26.2g
Carbs
0.0g
Fat
13.8g

Reference values per 100 g for the displayed USDA form. Varieties, recipes, brands and preparation can differ.

The edible portion includes skin and cartilage, and nutrition comparisons should distinguish raw ears from cooked or fried preparations and account for attached tissue.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: USDA FoodData Central — Pork, ears ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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