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+ | |TotalCalories = 2192 | ||
+ | |PortionCalories = 274 | ||
+ | |DatePublished=12th April 2013 | ||
+ | |Author=Chef | ||
|Servings = Serves 8 | |Servings = Serves 8 | ||
|Difficulty = 3 | |Difficulty = 3 | ||
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− | |TotalTime = 3 hours 30 minutes | + | |TotalTime = 6 days, 3 hours, 30 minutes |
|PrepTime = 6 days | |PrepTime = 6 days | ||
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+ | 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! | |
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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 | + | | Drain the head from brine, place in a stew pan containing sufficient warm water to cover it, bring to the [[boil]] and skim well |
| [[Simmer]] gently for 3 ½ hours | | [[Simmer]] gently for 3 ½ hours | ||
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Revision as of 05:22, 9 July 2018
This recipe needs advance preparation!
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
- 1 Pig's head
- 1 lb common salt
- 1 oz saltpeter
- Pease pudding
Method
- Scald and cleanse the head thoroughly, removing the hair, eyes, snout and brains
- 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
- Drain the head from brine, place in a stew pan containing sufficient warm water to cover it, bring to the boil and skim well
- 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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