Hog Jowl

[Big Glenn]

Has anyone tried smoking hog jowl? That is our traditional meat for new years and I would like to kick it up a notch. Any ideas?
Big Glenn

 

[Big Glenn]

That sounds good however I am new to a lot of this. Not ready to try curing but bacon is on my list of things I want to learn. I was thinking more like treating it like a butt or maybe making burnt ends

 

[HalfSmoked]

Its a great flavor after smoked for beans and greens after smoking

 

[chilerelleno]

Cured or uncured, smoked hog jowls are freaking awesome.
Holly and Halfsmoked have it right, beans and greens, goes together with hog jowl like biscuits and jam.

 

[Big Glenn]

Exactly what does curing do? Does it change the flavor?

 

[HalfSmoked]

There are many ways and recipes for curing meat you will just have to find one you like. Mine goes way back to dry curing by my grandparents. Pops brine is very popular on here.

Warren

 

[Big Glenn]

Thanks for all the replies. It's obvious I have a lot to learn. I'm looking forward to the education.

Big Glenn