Our Pork Jowls from Etta Hills Farm are a rich, flavorful cut that is perfect for adding depth to traditional dishes or creating crispy, savory bites. Known for their high fat content and incredible flavor, pork jowls are versatile and can be used in a variety of ways, from curing and frying to slow-cooking. Popular in Southern cuisine and traditional charcuterie, pork jowls are often compared to bacon for their rich taste and texture.
Raised on our regenerative pastures, our pigs enjoy a natural diet, ensuring that the meat is of the highest quality, with no added hormones or antibiotics. Whether you’re making guanciale, adding flavor to beans, or frying up crispy jowl bacon, this cut brings authentic, bold flavor to your meals.
Why Choose Etta Hills Farm Pork Jowls?
100% Pasture-Raised: Our pigs roam freely on pasture, producing rich, flavorful pork without added hormones or antibiotics.
Rich and Flavorful: Pork jowls are perfect for slow-cooking, frying, or curing, offering a rich, fatty cut with deep flavor.
Versatile Cut: Use pork jowls to make guanciale, crispy jowl bacon, or as a flavor enhancer for soups, stews, and beans.
Cooking Tips:
Crispy Jowl Bacon: Slice the jowls thin and fry them like bacon for a crispy, savory treat.
Slow-Cook or Braise: Cook pork jowls low and slow for tender, flavorful meat perfect for traditional Southern dishes.
Guanciale: Cure pork jowls to make guanciale, a classic Italian ingredient used in pasta dishes like carbonara.