Our Premium Meishan Pork Jowl is a richly marbled, flavorful cut prized by chefs and traditional cooks for its exceptional tenderness and deep pork flavor. Cut from the cheek of our heritage-breed Meishan hogs, pork jowl offers a unique balance of meat and creamy fat that becomes incredibly succulent when slow-cooked, smoked, cured, or braised.
 
Known as a gourmet favorite, pork jowl can be transformed into homemade guanciale, smoked for rich bacon-like flavor, or slow-cooked until tender and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Its abundant marbling creates an unmatched depth of flavor that enhances soups, beans, greens, pasta dishes, and traditional Southern recipes.
 
Raised on pasture with care and respect, our Meishan pigs are allowed to root, forage, and thrive naturally, producing pork known for superior flavor, tenderness, and exceptional quality.
 
Recipe Idea: Smoked Pork Jowl
Season with sea salt, black pepper, garlic, and your favorite barbecue rub. Smoke low and slow until tender and richly caramelized. Slice thin for sandwiches, beans, collard greens, or enjoy as a savory main dish.
Perfect For:
Guanciale & Charcuterie
Smoking
Braising
Southern Cooking
Beans & Greens
Rich Stocks and Broths
 
Average package size: 1–2 lbs.
Rich, flavorful, and deeply rooted in traditional cooking, our Premium Meishan Pork Jowl delivers an authentic farm-to-table experience with every bite.