Description
This traditional Southern hog head cheese is a savory, set meat jelly that’s rich in flavor and perfect for slicing, snacking, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 whole pig’s head (halved)
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 onions, chopped
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 1 tbsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1 packet unflavored gelatin (optional)
Instructions
- Clean Pig Head: Rinse and scrub thoroughly, removing any hairs.
- Boil: Cover with water in a large pot and simmer 3–4 hours.
- Shred Meat: Cool slightly, then pull meat off bones. Reserve broth.
- Cook Veggies: Sauté garlic, onion, celery, and bell pepper until soft.
- Mix Together: Combine shredded meat, veggies, spices, vinegar, and broth. Simmer.
- Test Consistency: Add gelatin if needed.
- Set in Mold: Pour into molds and refrigerate overnight.
- Slice and Serve: Chill until firm. Serve cold.
Notes
- Customize spice levels to taste.
- Set in individual portions for easier serving.
- Keeps in fridge up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Boil, Chill
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 55mg