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This is from Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book.  This copy was a gift, dated 1950
  
This is from Mrs Beetons Cookery Book.  This copy was a gift, dated 1950
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I tried in vain but could not find a use for the left over hair, eyes, snout and brains!
  
I tried in vain but could not find a use for the left-over hair, eyes, snout and brains!
 
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| [[Pease pudding]]
 
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| Soak in strong [[salt]] and water for about 24 hours, changing the water 2 or 3 times, then drain and dry well
 
| Soak in strong [[salt]] and water for about 24 hours, changing the water 2 or 3 times, then drain and dry well
 
| Mix the [[salt]] and [[saltpeter]] together, run it well into every part of the head, repeat this process daily for 5 to 6 days
 
| Mix the [[salt]] and [[saltpeter]] together, run it well into every part of the head, repeat this process daily for 5 to 6 days
| Drain the head from brine, place in a stew-pan containing sufficient warm water to cover it, bring to the [[boil]] and skim well
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'''* How to prepare and cook a pig's head; [[How to cook a pig's head|a step-by-step pictorial guide]].'''
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Revision as of 05:22, 9 July 2018


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Pig's head, boiled (Mrs Beeton's)
Difference between revisions of
Step by step pictures here
Servings:Serves 8
Calories per serving:274
Ready in:6 days, 3 hours, 30 minutes
Prep. time:6 days
Cook time:3 hours 30 minutes
Difficulty:Difficult
Recipe author:Chef
First published:12th April 2013
Other publications - circa 1945

This is from Mrs Beeton's Cookery Book. This copy was a gift, dated 1950

I tried in vain but could not find a use for the left over hair, eyes, snout and brains!


Ingredients

Printable 🖨 shopping 🛒 list & 👩‍🍳 method for this recipe

Method

  1. Scald and cleanse the head thoroughly, removing the hair, eyes, snout and brains
  2. Soak in strong salt and water for about 24 hours, changing the water 2 or 3 times, then drain and dry well
  3. Mix the salt and saltpeter together, run it well into every part of the head, repeat this process daily for 5 to 6 days
  4. Drain the head from brine, place in a stew pan containing sufficient warm water to cover it, bring to the boil and skim well
  5. Simmer gently for 3 ½ hours

Serving suggestions

Serve with pease pudding

Warning

Please research the risks of using saltpeter if you ever attempt this recipe!

See also

* How to prepare and cook a pig's head; a step by step pictorial guide.

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