Pig ears and cheeks

[nsoutdoorsman1]

Howdie:) Looking to see if many other people have smoked pig ears or jowls,ive done the jowls different times/different ways but never the ears,would love to hear how others prepare and eat both.These have been in frdge marinating in a dry cure for 7 days......into the fridge tonite to dry out and into the smoker tomorrow:))Will post finished product pics:)

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• nsoutdoorsman1
• Mar 15, 2016

 

[chef jimmyj]

I have eaten pigs ears braised low an slow till very tender and smoked until crisp as part of a whole hog pig roast. I have no idea what it would take or the result of smoking. Will be watching to see your result...JJ

 

[nsoutdoorsman1]

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• nsoutdoorsman1
• Mar 16, 2016

Finished up bacon tonite,turned out decent ...little sweet but tasty.Likely not the best for anyone with high cholesteral.In smoker for 6hrs@160.Not sure what im gonna do with the ears yet[emoji]128064[/emoji]perhaps slice and fry?

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• nsoutdoorsman1
• Mar 16, 2016

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• nsoutdoorsman1
• Mar 16, 2016

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• nsoutdoorsman1
• Mar 16, 2016

 

[crazymoon]

NS1, Looks like a great smoke !

 

[moikel]

Braised in stock,drained & dried.Then slice, light batter ,flash fry ,dust with spiced salt.Drink with beer & football game on TV