Manda's Hog Head Cheese Mild 8 oz

Manda Mild Hog Head Cheese 8 oz

While it cools, it gels naturally from the pork ingredients, so no artificial gelatin is used. HogHead Cheese tastes great on crackers

Serving Instructions: Serve as an appetizer with your choice of crackers.

What is hogshead cheese?

Hogshead cheese is made from bone-in pork roasts, onions, green onions, parsley, and seasoning. ... The bone-in pork, once simmered down, provides the necessary gelling effect. Head cheese is usually served cold.

To make this Louisiana delight, pork skins, pork, and sautéed vegetables and spices are passed through a grinder, then cooled in cheese-shaped loaves. While it cools, it gels naturally from the pork ingredients, so no artificial gelatin is used.

What's another name for hog head cheese?

It is often referred to in North America as “head cheese.” Many people believe that calling it cheese makes it sound more appetizing. Other names that it goes by include “brawn,” potted heid,” and “souse.”