9 Best Pork Jowl Recipes
on Oct 19, 2022
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A New Year’s Eve classic in the southern parts of the US, Pork Jowl (or hog jowl) is a traditional soul food dish best served with collard greens, black-eyed peas, and warm cornbread.
Here are some delicious pork jowl recipes you’re sure to love!
What Are Pork Jowls?
Pork jowl comes from the cheek of the pig. It can be served as a freshly cut or cured product. It is also served as cured or smoked meat sometimes called jowl bacon or “joe meat.”
Best Pork Jowl Recipes
Pork Jowl Bacon
Made with plenty of fat, this pork jowl bacon comes from the cheek of the pig and is loaded with hearty flavor.
Maple Smoked Pork Jowls
Smoked to perfection, this maple jowl smells as good as it tastes!
Air Fryer Pork Jowl Bacon
Is there anything your air fryer can’t do?! This quick and easy way to cook pork jowl is just as delicious as it’s always been, but it’s even simpler.
How to Fry Hog Jowl
Fried hog jowl is a delectable dish you won’t be able to resist. Perfect for the holidays, slicing up this cut of meat is simple with this step-by-step guide.
Grilled Thai Lemongrass Pork Jowl
Marinated in lemongrass, garlic, soy, and brown sugar overnight, this Thai pork jowl recipe is then grilled to perfection. This dish is simply dripping with flavor.
Crispy Pork Jowl Buns
Crisp and delicious, these pork jowl buns are easier to make than you might think and they’re definitely scrumptious.
Biscuits and Gravy with Pork Jowls
Served with white gravy and buttermilk biscuits, this pork jowl recipe is a southern comfort dish that always pleases.
Jalapeno Black Eyed Peas with Smoked Pork Jowl
Black-eyed peas symbolize wealth and prosperity, which is why they’re always present at a southern New Year’s celebration. This comfort meal is loaded with savory, smoky flavor and it pairs perfectly with shrimp and grits.
Korean BBQ Pork Jowl Lettuce Wraps
Wrapped in crisp lettuce, these Korean BBQ pork jowl wraps are fresh, tasty, and tender!
Easy Pork Jowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 pound smoked pork jowl, sliced into 1/4-inch pieces
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Instructions
- Place a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Heat oil until hot.
- Season pork jowl with salt, pepper, and sugar and sear on each side for 3 to 4 minutes, until crispy all around.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
