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Pork Jowl Recipe

A rich, tender, melt-in-your-mouth pork jowl cooked low and slow, then crisped to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 People
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian-Inspired
Calories: 480
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 whole Pork jowl fresh not cured
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • ½ tsp Black pepper
  • 1 tsp Garlic powder
  • 1 tsp Smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp Dried thyme
  • 1 cup Chicken broth
  • 2 tbsp Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Hot pepper sauce adjust heat to taste

Equipment

  • 1 Baking dish rimmed, oven-safe
  • 1 Chef’s knife sharp for slicing
  • 1 Cutting board sturdy surface
  • 1 Sheet pan broiler-safe
  • 1 Aluminum foil for sealing during braise

Method
 

Step 1
  1. Preheat oven to 300°F. Place the pork jowl in a rimmed baking dish and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, smoked paprika, and dried thyme.
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Step 2
  1. Mix chicken broth, apple cider vinegar, and hot pepper sauce in a bowl. Pour the liquid around the jowl in the baking dish.
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Step 3
  1. Cover the dish tightly with two to three layers of aluminum foil to trap all steam.
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Step 4
  1. Braise for 2 hours, or until the jowl becomes very tender. Remove foil carefully because hot steam will escape.
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Step 5
  1. Transfer the braised jowl to a cutting board and slice into ½-inch pieces.
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Step 6
  1. Arrange slices on a broiler-safe sheet pan in a single layer.
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Step 7
  1. Broil for 2–3 minutes per side, or until edges are crispy and golden. Serve immediately.
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Notes

• Pork jowl is very rich, so small portions are ideal.
• Bake instead of broiling by cooking at 400°F for 15–20 minutes per side.
• If the jowl is extremely fatty, skip braising and roast it similar to pork belly.