Make Brawn (headcheese) yourself - complete instructions without gelatin

pork head

🥗Healthier: turkey head

💰Cheaper: pork shoulder

Turkey head is leaner, while pork shoulder is more accessible.

gelatin

🥗Healthier: agar-agar

💰Cheaper: pectin

Agar-agar is plant-based, while pectin is often cheaper.

Place the pig trotters and pork knuckles into a large saucepan.

Add salt, black pepper, onion, bay leaves, all spice, juniper berries, and vinegar to the pot.

Cover the meat with water, ensuring everything is submerged.

Cook over low to medium heat for around 3 hours.

Remove the meat and let it cool down slightly.

Strain the broth through a sieve to remove spices and solids.

Pull the meat off the bone using a fork to create fine strips.

Combine the pulled meat in a bowl with the broth, adjusting salt and vinegar to taste.

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