Kale Mushroom and Smoked Hogs Jowl Carbonara

Ingredients

• 1.5 quarts chicken broth or water
• 6-8 ounces chunk of smoked hog's jowl
• 2 tablespoons bacon fat or unsalted butter
• Pinch hot pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, sliced thinly
• 1/2 pound cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
• Pinch dried thyme
• 1 bunch kale, tough ribs removed, leaves washed, dried, and roughly chopped
• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup grated parmigiano, pecorino, or a combination (plus a little extra for passing at the table)
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• mixed herbs (optional)
• 1 pound spaghetti
• salt and lots of fresh-ground pepper, to taste

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