
Appetizers
Tête fromagée
1h 18min4 servingsMedium
Traditional Quebec recipe: Tête fromagée. A beloved classic from Quebec's rich culinary heritage.
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Ingredients
- 1 pig's head or 2 pig's trotters
- 1 onion studded with cloves
- 2 carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 bay leaf
- 5 peppercorns
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp ground cloves
- 1 Water to cover
Instructions
- 1
Thoroughly clean the meat and place it in a large pot.
- 2
Cover with cold water and add the onion, carrots, celery, bay leaf, and peppercorns.
- 3
Bring to a boil, skim off any foam, then simmer gently for 3-4 hours.
- 4
Remove the meat and debone it. Finely chop the meat.
- 5
Strain the broth and reduce it by half. Season with salt, cinnamon, and cloves.
- 6
Mix the chopped meat with the broth, pour into a mold, and refrigerate overnight. Unmold and slice.
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