PIG GROWL RECIPES

Steps:

• If not already done, remove inner lining from stomach and discard. (I buy my stomachs ready-to-use from the butcher or meat counter.).
• Rinse stomach well and place in bowl.
• Cover with 1 quart of water and 2 teaspoons salt.
• Let soak for 2 hours.
• Mix all remaining ingredients well.
• Drain and rinse stomach well.
• Fill stomach with stuffing.
• Sew openings and holes securely with cotton thread.
• Place stomach in roasting pan with water to cover the bottom of the pan.
• Bake at 350F for approximately 3 hours adding water as necessary to keep the bottom of the pan covered.
• Slice and serve with gravy made from pan drippings.

Steps:

• Using a sharp knife, slice the jowl into desired thickness strips, like bacon.
• Part of the jowl can be cut into hunks for seasoning of beans and greens.
• Wrap any sections for freezing in plastic wrap, then aluminum foil.
• Place wrapped sections in a Ziplock type bag and place in freezer for use later.
• Heat a skillet to just below Medium heat on your stove top.
• Place the slices of jowl in the warm skillet.
• Turn jowl slices as needed, to prevent burning, and cook until fat is translucent and browned.
• Remove from pan, place on paper towels and drain.
• Save remaining grease from skillet by placing in a container and storing in refrigerator.
• Use leftover grease just as you would any type of bacon grease for seasoning and cooking.
• Serve the cooked hog jowl slices while warm.
• Enjoy!