LaVarenne » Fergus Henderson’s Slow Roast Pig’s Head

Ingredients

• A half pig’s head (8-9 pounds)
• 2 teaspoons salt, more to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, more to taste
• 6 medium shallots, trimmed and peeled
• 2 heads garlic, divided into cloves with peel
• Large bouquet garni of 6 parsley sprigs, 6 thyme sprigs and 3 bay leaves
• 2 cups Chardonnay or medium dry white wine
• ½ cup brandy
• 2 quarts water, more if needed
• ½ teaspoon Dijon mustard