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"Shoulder" Head Cheese. In the style of Hebrew or Dixie?

SGH
SGH Posts: 28,989
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Tomorrow and Thursday I will be making imitation hog head cheese out of whole shoulder, tails, snout and feet. It tastes spot on to true head cheese. My question is, does anyone care to see it? It's one of those unique things that most may not care for. With that said, if anyone would like to see the process and recipe, I will gladly document the steps and post them along with the recipe. I will gladly do this in either the style of Dixie or the style of Hebrew. Just depends on what folks would like to see if they care to see it at all. I feel that this is probably something that most folks don't have any interest in seeing. So I thought I would ask. 

Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

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The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • DMW
    DMW Posts: 13,836
    Yes, as if you had to ask.
    They/Them
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    Scottie, I don't imagine I would need the recipe but am always interested in learning and seeing new stuff I'm unfamiliar with for the education.  Post it up brother, I'd love to see it.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    DMW said:
    Yes, as if you had to ask.
    I really don't think to many folks will be intersted in Shoulder Cheese. However the fact that one of my forum favorites said yes, it's a done deal my friend. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited January 2016
    @TigerTony brought head cheese to brisket camp, which you neglected to attend and worked instead, :s didn't bother to ask what was in it. Just ate. Bring it on. 
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  • Chubbs
    Chubbs Posts: 6,929
    Yes ma'am
    Columbia, SC --- LBGE 2011 -- MINI BGE 2013
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    edited January 2016
    I love head cheese.  I would like to see this.  Thanks, @SGH
    NOLA
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  • Legume
    Legume Posts: 15,936
    Curious as always, but please explain how hog and Hebrew go together.
    THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION TO THIS MATTER
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    buzd504 said:
    I love head cheese.  I would like to see this.
    Its a done deal my friend. Which style, Dixie or Hebrew?

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    SGH said:
    buzd504 said:
    I love head cheese.  I would like to see this.
    Its a done deal my friend. Which style, Dixie or Hebrew?
    Dixie all the way brother!!
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • buzd504
    buzd504 Posts: 3,877
    SGH said:
    buzd504 said:
    I love head cheese.  I would like to see this.
    Its a done deal my friend. Which style, Dixie or Hebrew?

    I'm not sure I know the difference.
    NOLA
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    bgebrent said:
    SGH said:
    buzd504 said:
    I love head cheese.  I would like to see this.
    Its a done deal my friend. Which style, Dixie or Hebrew?
    Dixie all the way brother!!
    I can always count on you my friend. Wise choice. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    buzd504 said:
    I'm not sure I know the difference.
    Hebrew style contains the penis, testicles and the testicular sack. Dixie style does not.  

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,536
    Indubitably.  You better post it up, or you won't get the Dyal seal of approval.   =)
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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Somehow, I don't think that's in Leviticus 
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    theyolksonyou said:
    Somehow, I don't think that's in Leviticus 
    It's just a name or slang nomenclature. It has no biblical reference at all my friend. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,536
    SGH said:
    buzd504 said:
    I'm not sure I know the difference.
    Hebrew style contains the penis, testicles and the testicular sack. Dixie style does not.  
    Wait, you saved the pig's severed junk?!   :o  
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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    Dyal_SC said:
    Wait, you saved the pig's severed junk?!   :o  
    Absolutley brother. It has many uses. Shoulder cheese, imitation sausage for beans, Hebrew style corn dogs. The sky is the limit. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    Starting to regret not asking what was in that head cheese....
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  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    theyolksonyou said:
    Starting to regret not asking what was in that head cheese....
    Hence the Dixie vote my friend ;)
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
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  • Dyal_SC
    Dyal_SC Posts: 6,536
    SGH said:
    Dyal_SC said:
    Wait, you saved the pig's severed junk?!   :o  
    Absolutley brother. It has many uses. Shoulder cheese, imitation sausage for beans, Hebrew style corn dogs. The sky is the limit. 
    Nothing "imitation" about pig penis sausage at all.  LOL  That's the real deal I guess.  
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Guess I don't understand why that would upset anybody BUT let me explain. As a little kid the first time I saw something that my parents thought might upset me, spook me or give me nightmares it was a HUGE hog head that they received and left in the garage overnight in a cardboard box. I looked and I even JUMPED when my older sister tore off the cover, but then it was over! The next couple days my Mother turned that head into delightful meat meals and I forget what all else! BUT the other recollection and association I have with that particular head cheese was the first time we had this new thing called "French onion dip". Yes..folks this happened maybe 60+ years ago!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    I always thought "head cheese" was the first slice of a cheese block.  Now you guys are talking about making cheese from hog parts and onion dip. WTH?


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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    I would love to see the process. Let me show my ignorance and ask what exactly it is? Never heard of head cheese. 
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    Mattman3969 said:
    I always thought "head cheese" was the first slice of a cheese block.  Now you guys are talking about making cheese from hog parts and onion dip. WTH?

    There are numerous versions of head cheese my friend. Including the ripoff shoulder recipe that I'm making. However for clarity, the old Deep South version was made from the following:
    1 whole head. Eyes, brain, tongue and spinal stem intact. 
    4 feet.
    2 hocks.
    2 extra tongues for a total of 3.
    The above was the minimum base. This could be added to at will or makers discretion. All of the above would be cooked down and suspended in gelatin. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • Mattman3969
    Mattman3969 Posts: 10,458
    Thanks for the explanation @sgh. I was jus messing with you.   I'm sure it helped several others as well. 

    BTW - Post it up, cook it up and if I was closer I'd help you eat it up.  

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  • SGH
    SGH Posts: 28,989
    saluki2007 said:
    what exactly it is? 
    There are numerous versions of head cheese my friend. Including the ripoff shoulder recipe that I'm making. However for clarity, the old Deep South version was made from the following:
    1 whole head. Eyes, brain, tongue and spinal stem intact. 
    4 feet.
    2 hocks.
    2 extra tongues for a total of 3.
    The above was the minimum base. This could be added to at will or makers discretion. All of the above would be cooked down and suspended in gelatin. 

    Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.

    Status- Standing by.

    The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. 

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  • piney
    piney Posts: 1,478
    SGH said:
    Tomorrow and Thursday I will be making imitation hog head cheese out of whole shoulder, tails, snout and feet. It tastes spot on to true head cheese. My question is, does anyone care to see it? It's one of those unique things that most may not care for. With that said, if anyone would like to see the process and recipe, I will gladly document the steps and post them along with the recipe. I will gladly do this in either the style of Dixie or the style of Hebrew. Just depends on what folks would like to see if they care to see it at all. I feel that this is probably something that most folks don't have any interest in seeing. So I thought I would ask. 
    Ears, nose, tail and balls...won't make you squeal any louder, but sure will make you root harder!   In the style of Dixie!
    Lenoir, N.C.
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  • Darby_Crenshaw
    Darby_Crenshaw Posts: 2,657
    SGH said:
    theyolksonyou said:
    Somehow, I don't think that's in Leviticus 
    It's just a name or slang nomenclature. It has no biblical reference at all my friend. 

    Because it contains the snipped off bit from the schwantz, probably. ;)
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  • FarmerTom
    FarmerTom Posts: 685
    I vote Dixie.  Us hicks up here in Ky. can speak Dixie but we don't understand much Hebrew.  And a question, you reckon any of your readers are now wondering if those Hebrew National hot dogs they been eating, got all those aforementioned parts in em?

    Tommy 

    Middle of Nowhere, Northern Kentucky
       1 M, 1 XL, a BlackStone,1 old Webber, a Border Collie, a German Shepherd and 3 of her pups, and 2 Yorkies

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  • Eggcelsior
    Eggcelsior Posts: 14,414
    edited January 2016
    FarmerTom said:
    I vote Dixie.  Us hicks up here in Ky. can speak Dixie but we don't understand much Hebrew.  And a question, you reckon any of your readers are now wondering if those Hebrew National hot dogs they been eating, got all those aforementioned parts in em?
    Considering Hebrew Nationals are made of beef, no.
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