Head Cheese Recipe, Home Production of Quality Meats and Sausage.

pork head

🥗Healthier: chicken head

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Chicken head is leaner, while pork shoulder is more affordable.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Agar-agar is plant-based, while cornstarch is a budget-friendly thickener.

Place 2 pork hawks in a large pot and cover with water.

Add bay leaves, carrots, salt, and pepper to the pot.

Bring the pot to a simmer just below boiling and cover it.

Cook for 3 hours until the meat pulls off the bone easily.

Remove the pork hawks from the pot and set aside to cool.

Strain the liquid from the pot into a clean container, reserving the broth.

Shred the cooled meat from the pork hawks, discarding bones and any excess fat.

Add spices to the shredded meat and mix well.

Pour the meat mixture into a mold or baking pan.

Pour the reserved broth over the meat mixture until covered.

Refrigerate until set.

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