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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cubed; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 1/2 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 3 cups water or pork stock; 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1 cup boiling water

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cubed
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3 cups water or pork stock
3 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water

1
Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork roast, and brown on all sides. Reduce heat to medium, and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Season with garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Pour in 3 cups of water or pork stock, and bring to a boil.
2
Cover, and simmer over medium heat for 2 hours, stirring vigorously every 15 minutes. When the pork is ready, it should be completely shredded and reduced to a stringy consistency.
3
Dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir into the pork mixture very well. Pour into a mold or casserole dish, and chill until set, about 8 hours.
4
To unmold, dip the bottom of the mold in hot tap water for about 1 minute, then invert onto a serving tray. Serve with your favorite crackers.

1517

kcal

Calories

115

Fat

Carbs

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: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cubed, 2 cups chopped onion, 1 cup chopped green bell pepper, 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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