Recipe: Presskopf (Head Cheese) with Shallot Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- 1 whole pig’s head
- 2 pig’s feet (optional)
- 2 onions
- 2 carrots
- 2 bay leaves
- 5-6 black peppercorns
- 3 cloves
- 1 herb bouquet (thyme, parsley, celery)
- 2 garlic cloves
- Salt, pepper
Vinaigrette
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- 1 finely chopped shallot
- 1 tsp mustard (optional)
- Salt, pepper
Préparation
- Clean the head and feet thoroughly.
- Simmer with vegetables, spices, and water for 3–4 hours.
- Debone and chop the meat.
- Strain broth and reduce for the jelly.
- Pour jelly over the meat in a mold and chill 24 hours.
- Prepare vinaigrette and serve cold with Presskopf.
Happy cooking and bon appétit!
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