
Prepare the braising liquid. Toast star anise, cinnamon stick, and sichuan peppercorn in the pot for a few minutes. Add in the rest of the ingredients and bring up to a simmer.
Boil pig’s ear in water for a few minutes and remove any impurities.
Simmer pig’s ear in the braising liquid for 2 hours. Occasionally refill with water.
Take pig’s ear out of the braising liquid (reserve some for the sauce), chill a couple hours or overnight, then slice.
Mix pig’s ear with the sauce and other condiments. Marinate overnight or eat straight away.
(Optional) add water to the braising liquid and cook vermicelli in it.







