Head Cheese Recipe

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Directions:

  1. Place pig's head and feet in a large stockpot with cold water to cover. Soak 3 hours; scrub with a stiff brush. Scrape thoroughly, especially the ears, to remove all bristle. Rinse. Set pig's feet aside.
  2. Cut head into four pieces with a meat saw. Scrub tongue with a stiff brush. Remove eyes; discard. Remove brain; reserve for use in other recipes. Rinse head thoroughly.
  3. Place pig's head and feet in a large stockpot with water to cover. (Two stockpots may be required if head is large.) Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 4 hours or until meat begins to fall from bones. Skim froth occasionally from top of cooking liquid; discard.
  4. Remove stockpot from heat; set aside. Allow meat to cool completely in liquid. Remove head and feet from cooking liquid. Drain; remove meat from bones. Set meat aside. Reserve 2 cups cooking liquid.
  5. Grind meat into a large mixing bowl using coarse blade of meat grinder. Add reserved cooking liquid and remaining ingredients, mixing well.
  6. Press meat mixture firmly into 6 waxed paper lined 7 1/2- 3- x 2-inch loaf pans. Cover tightly, and refrigerate 3 to 4 days to blend seasonings.
  7. Remove head cheese from Loaf pans. Remove waxed paper. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and store in refrigerator for up to 3 months.
  8. Cut into thin slices, and serve cold with hot sauce and crackers.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 18.76 Kcal (79 kJ)
Calories from fat 0.78 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.09g 0%
Sodium 1165.66mg 49%
Potassium 69.76mg 1%
Total Carbs 2.64g 1%
Sugars 0.87g 3%
Dietary Fiber 0.7g 3%
Protein 0.29g 1%
Vitamin C 5.5mg 9%
Iron 0.2mg 1%
Calcium 19mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 28.89 Kcal (121 kJ)
Calories from fat 1.2 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.13g 0%
Sodium 1795.17mg 49%
Potassium 107.43mg 1%
Total Carbs 4.07g 1%
Sugars 1.34g 3%
Dietary Fiber 1.07g 3%
Protein 0.44g 1%
Vitamin C 8.4mg 9%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 29.2mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 0.2
    Points
  • 0
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low calorie,
  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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