Hog's Head Cheese

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

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 20 mins
• Calories: 95 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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.