Porky Delights: A Traditional Head Cheese Recipe for Charcuterie

Name: Porky Delights: A Traditional Head Cheese Recipe for Charcuterie
Total time: 270 min
Ingredients: 1 pig's head, split in half (approx. 4-5 lbs / 1.8-2.2 kg); 1 pound (450 g) pork trotters (pork hocks or feet); 1 onion, quartered; 3 cloves garlic, smashed; 2 carrots, chopped; 3 branches fresh thyme; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon black peppercorns; 10 cups (2.4 L) water; 1 packet (about 2.5 tsp or 7 g) unflavored gelatin (optional, for added firmness); 1 tablespoon salt (to taste); 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground); 1 tablespoon white vinegar; Optional: 1 tablespoon horseradish for a spicy kick

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Try my delightful head cheese recipe, a brawn from traditional European charcuterie! Perfect for weeknights or holidays. Get my tips inside!

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Ingredients

1 pig's head, split in half (approx. 4-5 lbs / 1.8-2.2 kg)
1 pound (450 g) pork trotters (pork hocks or feet)
1 onion, quartered
3 cloves garlic, smashed
2 carrots, chopped
3 branches fresh thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon black peppercorns
10 cups (2.4 L) water
1 packet (about 2.5 tsp or 7 g) unflavored gelatin (optional, for added firmness)
1 tablespoon salt (to taste)
1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
1 tablespoon white vinegar
Optional: 1 tablespoon horseradish for a spicy kick