Serious Eats The Nasty Bits: Deep-fried Pig's Ears Recipe Recipe

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Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 10g per serving. This food is keto-friendly.

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Keto & Health Insights for Serious Eats The Nasty Bits: Deep-fried Pig's Ears Recipe Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 4% of calories per serving, at 10g per serving. This meal falls within the range for standard keto diet guidelines (at or under 25g of net carbs). If your daily net carb quota is 25g and if this food almost equals that much, consider whether you're going to eat more food later. Always take into account any foods you've already consumed. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Serious Eats The Nasty Bits: Deep-fried Pig's Ears Recipe Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 servings   ( 124 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 280
Total Fat: 21g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 23mg
Sodium: 287mg
Total Carbohydrates: 11g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugar: 2g
Protein: 7g
Calcium: 39mg Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 146mg Vitamin A: 131mcg
Vitamin C: 3mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 pig's ears
  • 1 onion, peeled and washed
  • 2 carrots, chopped coarse
  • 2 stems of celery, chopped
  • 1 cup dry white wine or vermouth
  • A bouquet garni (thyme, parsley, marjoram, etc)
  • Salt to taste, about 1 teaspoon
  • 1/4 cup cornstarch and flour, equal parts of
  • 1 quart of oil, for frying

Instructions

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