Head Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pig's head, split in half
• 2 pig's feet
• 1 large onion, quartered
• 4 cloves garlic
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried sage
• 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1/4 cup white vinegar
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh chives, chopped

Instructions

1. Rinse pig's head and feet thoroughly under cold water.
2. Place in a large pot with onion, garlic, bay leaves, peppercorns, and salt.
3. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 hours until meat is tender.
5. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
6. Strain the cooking liquid and reserve.
7. Pick meat from bones and chop finely.
8. Season meat with thyme, sage, allspice, and cloves.
9. Add vinegar and mix well.
10. Pack meat into a loaf pan or terrine.
11. Pour reserved cooking liquid over meat.
12. Refrigerate for 8 hours until set.
13. Slice and serve with parsley and chives.