Step 1

Combine 5 cups water and pig ears in a pot. Let boil. Cover and boil in medium heat for 20 minutes. Discard the water.

Step 2

Pour a new batch of water to the pot where the ears are. Add garlic, bay leaves, whole peppercorn, and 1 teaspoon salt. Stir and let boil.

Step 3

Pour the soy sauce and vinegar on the pot. Let the liquid boil again. Cover and continue to boil in medium heat for 60 minutes or until tender.

Step 4

Remove the ear from the pot. Let it cool down and then slice into small pieces.

Step 5

Rub remaining 1 teaspoon salt all over the ears.

Step 6

Heat the oil in a deep fryer or deep cooking pot. Once the oil gets hot enough, deep-fry the pig ears until the texture becomes crispy.

Step 7

Remove from the deep fryer and let the excess oil drip.

Step 8

Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with spicy vinegar.

Step 9

Share and enjoy!