re: How I Made Hog Head Cheese

For anyone wanting to try Head Cheese, I suggest running an easy small batch to try it. No need to use cure if you're making a small batch.

Most of the AG local groceries have raw pigs feet (with the skin). Buy about 4 feet. You shouldn't need a grinder, I would think boiling the feet will give you enough collagen where you don't have to add the skins back to the liquid.

Maybe use 2 pounds of country style ribs or pork steaks. Grab an onion and a bell pepper and dice. Cut the meat into cubes.


(1) Simmer the feet for 1 hour.

(2) Season the pork and add the pork and the vegetables to the pot with the feet. Cook for 2-3 hours. Use enough water to cover the meat, but don't overfill the pot.

(3) Remove the meat and feet. Chop the meat, pull any meat from the pigs feet if you'd like. Add green onions and/or parsley if you'd like.

(4) skim some of the fat off the top of the liquid. Add the meat back to the liquid and then place it in pans.

(5) Let it cool to room temp and then place in the fridge until cold.