Old Timey Head Cheese

Name: Old Timey Head Cheese
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 lb. ground cooked meat; 2 tsp. salt; 4 tsp. pepper; 3 or 4 bay leaves; 1 small onion; 2 tsp. red pepper; 2 1/2 tsp. allspice; 3 tsp. cloves; 2 tsp. poultry seasoning; 1 Tbsp. sage; 1 pkg. Knox gelatine

Eats Now Editorial Team · 8 kcal · General

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Old Timey Head Cheese – a delicious recipe with ground cooked meat, salt, pepper, bay leaves, onion, red pepper. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

6 lb. ground cooked meat
2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. pepper
3 or 4 bay leaves
1 small onion
2 tsp. red pepper
2 1/2 tsp. allspice
3 tsp. cloves
2 tsp. poultry seasoning
1 Tbsp. sage
1 pkg. Knox gelatine

1
Clean hogs head by removing snout, ears, eyes, brains and all skin.
2
Trim off all fat.
3
Cut head in four pieces and soak in salt water (1/2 cup salt to 1 gallon
4
water) for 3 to 5 hours to draw out all blood.
5
Drain and wash well in clear water.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 lb. ground cooked meat, 2 tsp. salt, 4 tsp. pepper, 3 or 4 bay leaves, and more.

Yes, Old Timey Head Cheese falls under the General 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
8 kcal
Category
General

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