Procuring Pork Jowl in NJ


 

Steve_P

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Anyone have a suggestion where I could get jowl in NJ, preferably Central NJ. I have tried numerous butchers, slaughterhouses, and Asian markets with no success. I found a place online that would ship it to me, but with shipping costs it would be over $18/lb.

I am trying to avoid going into the city. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.
 
It's in South Jersey, but if you run out of options, there is Bringhurst Meats in Berlin NJ. Number 856-767-0110.
 
I've made guanciale from commercial pork and, while good, its not nearly a revelation.

I suggest looking around for local farms that raise heritage pigs. Try websites like "eat wild" and "local harvest" to find farms in your area.

I realized this is a big step and not an easy answer, especially if you haven't started making connections with local farms yet. However, if your are serious about charcuterie, its the next step, because you grow out of commercial pork quite quickly.
 

 

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