Cajun Jellied Pig's Shoulder
Servings: 12
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 beef or pork tongue
  • 3 pounds [1.5 kg] pork shoulder, cubed
  • 2 pigs feet
  • 1 teaspoon [5 ml] salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 ml] pepper
  • 1 cup [250 ml] chopped onions
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 3 parsley sprigs
  • 1 cup [250 ml] chopped celery
  • 1/2 green pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon [15 ml] unflavorouded gelatine
  • 2 cups [500 ml] cider vinegar
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • Cut pork into chunks.
  • Clean tongue under cold running water; transfer tongue into a large casserole along with parsley, celery, onions, and seasonings; cover with water.
  • Cook for 1 hour.
  • Add pork cubes and feet.
  • Cook for 2 hours more, until meat can easily be broken up.
  • Strain; reserve broth.
  • Cool meat, peel tongue and bone feet; mince all.
  • Add vinegar, green pepper and onions; mix well.
  • Pour approximately 1 1/2 inches [3 cm] of mixture into 3 loaf pans.
  • Dissolve gelatine in a little broth and add enough warm broth to cover the meat in each pan.
  • Refrigerate for at least 12 hours.
  • Slice or cut into squares; serve cold.