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Hogs Head Cheese Recipe
Sophia smith

Hogs Head Cheese Recipe

A traditional Cajun Hogs Head Cheese recipe, made with pork head meat, onions, celery, parsley, and spices, simmered until tender, chopped, and chilled into a savory loaf. Serve it cold with crackers, bread, or as part of a Southern charcuterie spread.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 60
Course: Appetizer, Spread
Cuisine: , Southern, Cajun
Calories: 120
Ingredients Video Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat & Broth Base
  • 10 cups water
  • 2 ½ lbs pork meat (or hog’s head, cleaned)
  • 1 pig’s foot
  • 2 tsp salt
Vegetables & Seasonings
  • ¾ lb onions, chopped
  • 1 tbsp parsley flakes
  • 1 tbsp celery flakes
  • 1 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • ¾ tsp red pepper

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Notes

Required Kitchen Tools

When making homemade hog's head cheese, the right kitchen tools will make the process easier and help you achieve the perfect consistency:
  1. Large Stock Pot (5-quart or bigger): Needed for simmering the hog’s head, pork meat, and pig’s foot.
  2. Sharp Knife & Cutting Board: For cleaning and cutting the hog’s head into pieces.
  3. Slotted Spoon: To remove the cooked meat from the broth without losing liquid.
  4. Food Processor (or Meat Grinder): To chop the tender pork into fine, spreadable pieces.
  5. Mixing Bowls: For combining meat with broth and seasonings.
  6. Loaf Pan or Mold: To pour in the mixture and let it chill into the classic head cheese form.
  7. Plastic Wrap or Foil: To cover the loaf as it sets in the fridge.
Having these tools ready will make the process much smoother and ensure your hog's head cheese sets perfectly.