In the U.S South, pig ears may refer to a pastry . . .
. . (the size and shape of a pig ear), but you wouldn't be making sandwiches out of those.
Since I've already cooked up (and eaten) a big batch of pickled snouts I don't think ears would be a problem for me.
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