Hog's Head Cheese Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 2hrs

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 10hrs20 mins

Servings: 24

Yield: 24 servings

Hog's Head Cheese Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

3 pounds pork shoulder

trimmed and cubed

2 cups chopped onion

1 cup chopped green bell pepper

½ cup chopped celery

2 tablespoons minced garlic

2 tablespoons dried parsley

2 teaspoons dried basil

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon ground black pepper

2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning

3 cups water or pork stock

3 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin

1 cup boiling water

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork roast and brown on all sides. Reduce heat to medium and add the onion bell pepper celery and garlic. Season with garlic parsley basil salt pepper and Cajun seasoning. Pour in 3 cups of water or pork stock and bring to a boil.

Step 2

Cover and simmer over medium heat for 2 hours stirring vigorously every 15 minutes. When the pork is ready it should be completely shredded and reduced to a stringy consistency.

Step 3

Dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water then stir into the pork mixture very well. Pour into a mold or casserole dish and chill until set about 8 hours.

Step 4

To unmold dip the bottom of the mold in hot tap water for about 1 minute then invert onto a serving tray. Serve with your favorite crackers.

Nutritional Information

Hog's Head Cheese Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:24

Calories: 95

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.9g 14%

Carbohydrates: 2.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 6.5g 10%

Saturated Fat: 2.1g 11%

Cholesterol: 22.3mg 7%

Vitamin A Iu: 56.4IU 1%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.3mg 18%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 7%

Vitamin C: 6.6mg 11%

Folate: 5.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 16.5mg 2%

Iron: 0.6mg 3%

Magnesium: 7.6mg 3%

Potassium: 133.1mg 4%

Sodium: 158.5mg 6%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 58.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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