SMOKED PORK JOWL

I've always love pork jowl, especially thinly sliced in a spicy tom yum hot pot. A few days ago, I discovered SMOKED PORK JOWL (yes! believe it!) from a local butcher shop. It was quite an accident as I was asking for regular pork jowl. She mentioned they have smoked pork jowl which they can order in for me (whah?!). It sure pays to ask questions. I swear this was mind blowingly good. The piece I had was quite large; I still haven't finished it. So far, I've cooked it two ways and both are equally delicous. They're great in fried rice with a side of green and radish salad or served in strips like bacons.  

The Start - Pickled Yuzu Onion

What is petite good eating? Its about eating good food in moderation. Let's get right into it and start off with a recipe. 

Pickled Yuzu Onion - Pickled yuzu onion is super easy to make. It also pairs well with savoury or meat dish like grilled pork jowl as pictured.

Directions:

1. Thinly slice onion

2. Place onion in bowl of ice water to remove the pungent onion flavour. Soak for 15-30 min.

3. Squeeze out water from onion and add in 3 simple ingredients. Yuzu juice, rice wine vinegar and salt to taste.