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I helped make head cheese about 25 years ago. I had a person ask me for a recipe here recently. While I didn't have the exact recipe we used, I am posting a head cheese recipe, a Souse recipe & Pennsylvania Scrapple recipe from Great Sausage Recipes. These are real good recipes close to what we used. I remember we used the...

Provided by Peggi Anne Tebben

Categories     Other Sauces

Number Of Ingredients 34

INGREDIENTS FOR 25 #
2-1/2 ibs. diced red peppers
2-1/2 ibs. diced sweet pickles
1-2/3 cups gelatin, dissolved in 10 cups warm wate
1-1/4 cup white vinegar
1-1/4 cup salt
2-1/2 tb. ground white pepper
2-1/2 tb. ground mustard
2-1/2 tb. ground sage
5 tb. ground cloves
2-1/2 tb. onion powder
12-1/2 ibs. pork tongues
10 ibs. pork snouts
2-1/2 ibs. pork skins
INGREDIENTS FOR 10 #
1 ib. diced red peppers
1 ib. diced sweet pickles
2/3 cup gelatin, dissolved in 4 cups warm water
1/2 cup white vinegar
7-1/2tb. salt
1 tb. ground white pepper
1 tb. ground mustard
2 tb. ground sage
2 tb. ground cloves
1 tb. onion powder
5 ibs. pork tongues
4 ibs. pork snouts
1 ib. pork skins
FOR 10 LBS. RECIPE
CURE MEAT 3-5 DAYS IN A BRINE MADE WITH THE FOLLOWING:
2-1/2 gal. water
2-1/2 ibs. salt
12 ozs. cane sugar
1/2 cup instacure no. 1

Steps:

  • 1. After curing, place all meat loosely in steam kettle.
  • 2. Place the pork skins in cooking net; then cover product with water & raise to boiling temperature.
  • 3. Cook for approximately 1 1/2 -2 hours.
  • 4. After cooking, remove from kettle and let cool.
  • 5. Grind pork skins through 3/16" grinder plate.
  • 6. Grind the remainding meat through a 1/2" plate.
  • 7. After grinding, add other ingredients and sufficient amount of cooking stock to arrive at a finished yield of 110-115%.
  • 8. After the product is thoroughly mixed, stuff into suitably-sized mold and chill for 12 hours at 34-36° F.
  • 9. Place molds in ice water for approximately two hours to assist in rapid chilling.
  • 10. After chilling, remove from molds and place on rack, properly spaced, in 38-40° F cooler.
  • 11. Chill at this temperate overnight.

Precious Peninah
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This recipe is a waste of time and money.


Nadia Duran
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I followed the recipe exactly, but it didn't turn out like the picture.


Md Akij
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but this recipe did not work for me.


Luis Velez
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This was the worst recipe I have ever tried.


Natukunda Judith
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Amahle Amahle
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This recipe was a disaster! I followed the instructions exactly and it turned out inedible.


Muhmmad Junaid
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to give it more flavor.


Kazi Abdul hakim
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This was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


faze chris 2015
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I love how flavorful this dish is. It's perfect for a special occasion.


lml Mustafa
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This recipe is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Masud Uddin Mahmood Hetu
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I made this for my friends and they all loved it!


Ariq
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Rita ebere Diolu
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Mfomo Brice
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This was so good! I will definitely be making this again.


Marcos Zaga Khabie
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover chicken.


subtain sibi
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Rasheed Kudus
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This is my new favorite recipe! I love the combination of flavors.


Esihle Nyamani
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I made this last night and it was delicious! I used chicken thighs instead of breasts and it turned out great.


Ripa Roy
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This recipe was a lifesaver! I needed something quick and easy to make for a party, and this fit the bill perfectly. Everyone loved it!


Rahul Roy
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This was a hit with my family! The flavors were amazing and it was so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.