Head Cheese

Prep: 30 min Cook: 180 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: European

Head cheese is a traditional cold cut made from cooked meat and gelatine, resulting in a savory, jellied meat loaf. Rich in flavor with tender meat and a hint of lemon acidity, this dish is perfect for charcuterie boards or as a unique appetizer for those who enjoy hearty, flavorful dishes.

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Ingredients

  • 2 lb. pork
  • 3 lb. veal
  • 1 large pkg. pork bones
  • 2 onions
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • gelatin (dissolved in cooking water)

Instructions

  1. Cook pork, veal, pork bones, and onions in a kettle with 1 to 2 inches of water in the bottom.
  2. Cook for at least 3 hours or until the meat begins to fall off the bones.
  3. Remove the meat from the bones and save at least 1 cup of the cooking water.
  4. Dissolve gelatin in the saved cooking water or additional liquid as needed.
  5. Mix all ingredients, including the dissolved gelatin, in a large bowl.
  6. Pour the mixture into glass loaf pans.
  7. Refrigerate for 24 hours until set.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

350 kcal 17% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6.1g 12% DV
Total Fat 31.7g 41% DV
Carbs 10.1g 4% DV
Fiber 0.6g 2% DV
Sugar 1.6g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 125.5mg 5% DV
Potassium 62.5mg 1% DV
Cholesterol 39.3mg 13% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 4.8mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 0.4mg
Calcium 12.3mg 1% DV
Iron 0.7mg 4% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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