Jowl meat in green beans??? - 3 Fat Chicks on a Diet Weight Loss Community

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Ivanna B. Skinny , 07-06-2004 09:27 PM

I cooked some fresh green beans from my neighbors garden today. I added a chunk of smoked jowl to the pot. Does the jowl add points to the beans if it ISNT eaten?? Thanks for the imput!!

#2

Kelly_S , 07-07-2004 08:53 AM

It probably adds some flavor as well as some oils. I'd probably add 1 or 2 points to the whole pot and if I ate more than 1 serving I'd add a point to be safe.

#3

Ivanna B. Skinny , 07-07-2004 07:09 PM

Thanks Kelly, I thought it wouldnt be too bad since we didnt actually eat the jowl.

#4

trixiepup , 07-09-2004 01:37 PM

What's a jowl?

#5

QuilterInVA , 07-13-2004 04:40 PM

It's the pig's cheek - mostly fat with a little streaky lean. Much better way to season green beans - cook in broth. No points.

#6

trixiepup , 07-15-2004 02:19 PM

Interesting.

My mom usually just steams them and adds some herbs or ms. dash for a special touch. I like my veggies crispy. I like using lemon & rosemary or basil. Dill is really good too, especially with summer squashes.

For a similar style dish, what about making mini meatballs with lean sausage meat or that fake sausage? You could also cook it with some turkey bacon.