When going to the market, most people only care about pork belly, pork butt, or pork loin when buying pork. At the same time, they also prefer pork ribs.
However, the fact is that there is only a small part of the pig that contains about 200g of this meat. Surprisingly, this part is the most delicious part of pork, with a delicious and nutritious taste like thousand-year ginseng, called pork jowl.
What should you pay attention to when buying pork jowl?
Pork jowl is very rare, so if you want to buy it, you have to go to the market early or even ask the seller to keep it for you. When choosing to buy, you should pay attention to the following characteristics:
The surface of the pork jowl should be dry, not wet. If you touch the meat and feel it wet, it may have been injected with water or frozen.
Pork jowl should have a bright, reddish color, not darkened.
The meat should not have a strange smell, should not be watery, and should have good elasticity.
What’s delicious to cook with pork jowl?
Pork jowl is a type of meat with tender fibers and alternating fats between each layer, making it not tough, fibrous, or dry, but extremely tender.
Once you have bought the pork jowl, you can use it to make many delicious dishes. However, to preserve the natural sweetness of the meat, you should choose to boil or steam it.
Here is a simple recipe for “Braised Pork Jowl”:
Ingredients:
500g pork jowl
1 garlic bulb
1 onion
Brown sugar, cinnamon, vinegar, cornstarch, cloves, peppercorns, rice wine, soy sauce
Instructions:
Rinse the pork jowl thoroughly, then soak it in diluted salt water to remove the gamey smell. Next, cut the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and rinse the garlic and onion, then chop the onion into wedges.
Blanch the meat in boiling water for about 3-4 minutes to remove impurities and dirt.
Remove the meat and place it in a pot. Then, add the onion, cinnamon, cloves, garlic, and peppercorns to the pot, adding enough water to cover the meat. Cover the pot and bring to a boil.
When the water boils, remove the lid and add ½ teaspoon of vinegar and ½ tablespoon of rice wine to the pot. Continue boiling for about 7-8 minutes, then remove the cinnamon and cloves. Season with brown sugar and 3 tablespoons of soy sauce to taste. Continue simmering over low heat for about 15 minutes.
When the meat is tender and the boiling water is almost evaporated, dissolve ½ tablespoon of cornstarch in water and pour it into the pot. Stir well to thicken the sauce, then turn off the heat.
This “Braised Pork Jowl” dish has tender, flavorful meat, a rich and smooth sauce, and is delicious when served with rice or bread.
Tips for cooking delicious pork jowl
Looking at the simple and easy-to-cook recipe, however, to make the perfect dish, when cooking pork jowl, remember the following points:
– The cooking time should be long enough for the meat to be tender and flavorful, not tough.
– Instead of blanching the meat, you can sear it in a pan until golden on both sides before braising or stewing.
– When blanching the meat, you can add 1-2 slices of fresh ginger and spring onions to effectively remove any undesirable odor.
– Instead of using rice wine, you can use apple brandy or red wine to make the dish more unique and flavorful.
– Braised pork jowl can be combined with various vegetables such as carrots or potatoes for a delicious meal.
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