Pork jowl versus bacon

July 09, 2019, 07:47 AM

bald1

Anyone have a preference?

I ask because I've never had jowl cut like bacon although I'm sure I've had chunks in various dishes over the years. I'm considering getting some in addition to my normal bacon slab.

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July 09, 2019, 08:16 AM

VictimNoMore

Heaven. That's what pork jowl is, especially when cut into slabs (or strips).
We bought a butchered pig earlier this year, and the jowl really opened our eyes.
We're addicted.

July 09, 2019, 08:24 AM

Pipe Smoker

PJLT!

July 09, 2019, 08:32 AM

doublesharp

Hog jaw was what my grannie called jowl bacon. She would bread it in peppered flour and fry crisp. Very good. I prefer traditional bacon but will not turn up my nose at hog jaw.

July 09, 2019, 08:37 AM

PASig

The Italians call it Guanciale

July 09, 2019, 11:07 AM

bald1

Thanks for the input guys!

quote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
PJLT!

What the hell does this mean? Tried searches to no avail. I really hate uncommon acronyms. :grrr:

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July 09, 2019, 11:17 AM

Jim Shugart

Pork Jowl Lettuce Tomato

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July 09, 2019, 11:20 AM

bald1

quote:
Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
Pork Jowl Lettuce Tomato

Seriously?

No wonder I couldn't find it through search engines. Gesh.

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July 09, 2019, 11:28 AM

Oz_Shadow

quote:
Originally posted by doublesharp:
Hog jaw was what my grannie called jowl bacon. She would bread it in peppered flour and fry crisp. Very good. I prefer traditional bacon but will not turn up my nose at hog jaw.

Probably had to be eaten on New Years for good luck too!

July 09, 2019, 11:42 AM

Pipe Smoker

quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
Pork Jowl Lettuce Tomato

Seriously?
<snip>

Yep. With so many BLT fans here I thought it would be instantly recognized.

July 09, 2019, 11:55 AM

bald1

quote:
Originally posted by Pipe Smoker:
quote:
Originally posted by bald1:
quote:
Originally posted by Jim Shugart:
Pork Jowl Lettuce Tomato

Seriously?
<snip>

Yep. With so many BLT fans here I thought it would be instantly recognized.

Maybe at my age I'm slow on the uptake with stuff like this.... :groan:

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