I was in my local supermarket this morning, remembered this thread and swung past the cooked pig ear section.
They had
Stewed Pig Ears
Ears braised in soy sauce
Although I had no real plan to do so, I ended up buying some sliced stewed ear, which later I will fry to render and crisp up the fattier parts. With some chilli, I guess. They are now having a rest in the freezer, but will turn up in the Snacking while eGulleting topic sometime very soon.