Hog's Head Cheese

Name: Hog's Head Cheese
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 120 min
Total time: 620 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cubed; 2 cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped green bell pepper; 0.5 cup chopped celery; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 2 tablespoons dried parsley; 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 3 cups water or pork stock; 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin; 1 cup boiling water

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This is not actually cheese. It is a wonderful, spicy appetizer mold made of pork roast that is great served with crackers.

Recipe by emily

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

2 hrs

Additional Time:

8 hrs

Total Time:

10 hrs 20 mins

Servings:

24

Yield:

24 servings

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cubed
2 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped green bell pepper
½ cup chopped celery
2 tablespoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons dried parsley
2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3 cups water or pork stock
3 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup boiling water

Directions

Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork roast, and brown on all sides. Reduce heat to medium, and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Season with garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Pour in 3 cups of water or pork stock, and bring to a boil.
Cover, and simmer over medium heat for 2 hours, stirring vigorously every 15 minutes. When the pork is ready, it should be completely shredded and reduced to a stringy consistency.
Dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir into the pork mixture very well. Pour into a mold or casserole dish, and chill until set, about 8 hours.
To unmold, dip the bottom of the mold in hot tap water for about 1 minute, then invert onto a serving tray. Serve with your favorite crackers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

95	Calories
7g	Fat
2g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 95
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 7g	8%
Saturated Fat 2g	11%
Cholesterol 22mg	7%
Sodium 159mg	7%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 7g
Vitamin C 7mg	33%
Calcium 17mg	1%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 133mg	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.