Hog'S Head Cheese Recipe

Name: Hog'S Head Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 lb. pork roast; 3 c. onions, diced; 3 c. celery, diced; 2 c. bell pepper, diced fine; 1/2 c. garlic, diced fine; 2 whole bay leaves; 1 tsp. dry thyme; 1/4 c. whole peppercorns; 1/2 c. green onions, diced fine; 1/2 c. parsley, diced fine; 1/2 c. red bell pepper, diced fine; 1/2 c. carrots, diced; salt and cracked black pepper; 3 envelopes unflavored gelatin, dissolved in 1/2 c. water

Servings: persons

4 lb. pork roast
3 c. onions, diced
3 c. celery, diced
2 c. bell pepper, diced fine
1/2 c. garlic, diced fine
2 whole bay leaves
1 tsp. dry thyme
1/4 c. whole peppercorns
1/2 c. green onions, diced fine
1/2 c. parsley, diced fine
1/2 c. red bell pepper, diced fine
1/2 c. carrots, diced
salt and cracked black pepper
3 envelopes unflavored gelatin, dissolved in 1/2 c. water

1
In a 4-gallon stockpot, place all ingredients up to and including the whole peppercorns.
2
Add enough water to cover contents by 3-inches and bring to a rolling boil.
3
Using a ladle, skim all foam and other impurities that rise to the surface during the first 30 minutes of boiling.
4
Continue to cook until meat is tender and pulling away, approximately 2 1/2 hours.
5
Remove all meat from the stockpot and lay on a flat baking pan to cool. Strain and reserve 10 cups of the cooking stock and discard vegetables.
6
Return stock to a low boil.
7
Add all remaining ingredients, except gelatin, salt and pepper.
8
Boil for 3 minutes and remove from heat.
9
Season to taste using salt and pepper.
10
Add dissolved gelatin and set aside.

1331

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

131

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 lb. pork roast, 3 c. onions, diced, 3 c. celery, diced, 2 c. bell pepper, diced fine, and more.

Yes, Hog'S Head Cheese falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Hog'S Head Cheese

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