This is a very old recipe handed down in my family through the years. It is almost always made around Christmas. As far as I know, I am the only one left in the family who knows how to make it. It is very time consuming, so be prepared to spend the better part of a day to make it.
Provided by Don
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork
Time 14h
Yield 50
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Place pork hocks, veal shank and salt in large kettle. Cover entirely with water. Bring to full boil then reduce heat to slow simmer. Cook until fork penetrates meat easily. Periodically rearrange meat so it doesn't stick to bottom of kettle. Skim off scum which forms on top of water. Keep adding boiling water to keep meat covered until done.
- When meat is done, place on large cookie sheet for cooling. Strain remaining water into another kettle to remove any small bones and other matter; set aside strained water. Place meat on tray and cool. Remove all fat and bones. Dice remaining meat, skin and soft gristle. Add diced meat to strained water. Bring to full boil and reduce to very slow simmer. Add salt to taste at this time. Periodically test mixture to see if it sets by pouring a small amount in a bowl and putting in freezer. Mixture is set when it is the consistency of jello. Add vinegar and nutmeg and remove from heat.
- Ladle into bread pans making sure to distribute meat evenly. Fill pans no more than 3/4 full. Leave at room temperature until cool then refrigerate overnight. Next day, unmold onto plastic wrap and double wrap in foil. refrigerate until ready to use. To serve, remove any fat from top of loaves and cut into chunks. Some prefer more vinegar and salt added at this time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Protein 21.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 67.3 mg
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Meer Jan
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Lee David
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Patricia Todd
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Ayyan Baby
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Arshad Jadoon
[email protected]This recipe was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The head cheese was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Samuel Augustine Roach
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The head cheese is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mohammad Rafeque
[email protected]This was my first time making head cheese and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the head cheese was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
Ramkumargupta Gupta
[email protected]I've never had head cheese before, but I was curious to try it. This recipe was easy to follow and the head cheese turned out great! It was very flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Bipul Talukdar
[email protected]This recipe was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The head cheese was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
endris mohammed
[email protected]I was hesitant to try this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I did. The head cheese was surprisingly delicious! I will definitely be making this again.
Awuh Charlotte
[email protected]This was my first time making head cheese and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the head cheese was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
norberto Reyed
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The head cheese is always moist and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
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[email protected]This recipe was amazing! I made it for my family and they loved it. The head cheese was so flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.