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pig's ears

American  

noun

  1. either of two common edible North American fungi, Peziza badia and Discina perlata.


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Thin slivers of pig’s ears came with long-cooked pork belly.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 25, 2025

The sizzling sisig at Bistro 1521 arrives on a cast-iron platter, its juices bubbling along the edges of a pan piled high with chopped pig’s ears and pork belly, whole Thai chile peppers and more.

From Washington Post Oct. 1, 2018

Bob’s provides a well-curated menu of regional Chinese cooking, including spicy pig’s ears, cumin lamb and the soup dumplings that generate so much traffic.

From Washington Post Feb. 16, 2017

Thip Khao includes a “jungle menu” with pig’s ears, fried duck heads and other rural specialties rarely found on American plates.

From Washington Post Sep. 12, 2016

Take pig’s ears and feet, clean them thoroughly, then soak them in salt and water, for several days.

From The American Housewife Containing the Most Valuable and Original Receipts in all the Various Branches of Cookery; and Written in a Minute and Methodical Manner by Anonymous

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