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Pig's Ear: More Than Just a Phrase

The term "pig's ear" appears frequently in various contexts, ranging from culinary uses to slang expressions and even the names of establishments.

Considerations for Pets

• Mentions of "dried pigs' ears" and "pig ear auricles" suggest potential availability as pet chews. These items are intended to satisfy chewing instincts and provide dental benefits for animals, especially dogs.

Quirky Facts

• "Pig's ear" is Cockney rhyming slang for beer.
• The phrase "make a pig's ear of" means to make a mess of something.

Common Names

• Pig's Ear

Culinary Uses

• Pig's ear is a cooked food item found in various cuisines around the world. It's sometimes considered a "savy treat" and can be prepared in diverse ways, including being garnished with peanuts and spring onions, or served with a floral tartare.

Slang and Idiomatic Usage

• The term "pig's ear" features in several idiomatic expressions:
  • "In a pig's ear" expresses disbelief.
  • "Make a pig's ear of" means to make a mess or muddle something.

Commercial Entities

• "The Pig's Ear" is the name of multiple restaurants and pubs, including establishments in Chelsea and Dublin. The Pig's Ear in Dublin is an Irish restaurant serving Irish cuisine and has received positive reviews.
• "Pig's Ears" is also the name of a restaurant and bar located in Richmond-upon-Thames.

Geography

• "Pigs Ear" is an unincorporated community in Elk County, Pennsylvania, United States.

Events and Festivals

• The "Pig's Ear Beer & Cider Festival" is an annual event.
• "THE PIG'S EAR FOLK ALE" takes place in Kent.

Other Uses

• The term "Pig's Ear" is used to describe staircase handrails in construction.
• Pig ear tags are used for pigs going to slaughter or for breeding pigs.

Resources

• Dictionary.com
• Wiktionary
• Collins English Dictionary
• U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System
• TripAdvisor