Photo: Alexander Maasch
Head Cheese
5 ingredients
5 hr + 1 hr
5 loaves
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"This is a very old recipe handed down in my family through the years. It is almost always made around Christmas. As far as I know, I am the only one left in the family who knows how to make it. It is very time consuming, so be prepared to spend the better part of a day to make it."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
160
Calories
21g
Protein
6g
Fat
3g
Carbs
Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Ham | 100g cooked | 145 |
| Nutmeg | 1 tsp ground (2.2g) | 12 |
| Vinegar | 1 tbsp (15ml) distilled | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Veal | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh ham hocks
- 2 pounds veal shank
- salt to taste
- 1/4 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions
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