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Offline STIKNSTRINGBOW

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Pig head
« on: October 22, 2022, 05:51:41 PM »
I see pigs heads in the freezer at Wal-Mart.
Curiosity is making me consider trying one because they are pretty cheap, and Google says they are delicious.
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Cannot decide if I want to smoke one, or boil the heck out of one.
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Kind of would like to keep the skull...
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Not really interested in the eyeballs or brains, but....
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Anybody on here have any advice?
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Search function came up with some guy was going to try making head cheese with an elk, but thread stopped before he tried...
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Anyways...
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I got a smoker, and a big pot to boil one in...
Any suggestions?
Or experience?
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Or should I just smoke a turkey instead?
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #1 on: October 22, 2022, 05:58:08 PM »
Head cheese  :hello:

Actually I have no clue, they kind of creep me out when I see a whole head in the store  :chuckle:

Good luck though!
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #2 on: October 22, 2022, 06:00:48 PM »
If I was to eat one it would be smoked/bbq'd.  There is enough meat on one to make it worthwhile.  The jowl portion would be the best.  IMHO boiling it would create a gelatinous gloop I wouldn't deal with.  Just my 2cents
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #3 on: October 22, 2022, 06:12:12 PM »
Jowl bacon is delicious.  Rest of the head was boiled for headcheese or liver sausage.  Nothing went to waste.  My grandmother hand cleaned the intestines and stomach for sausages, headcheese and other treats.
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #4 on: October 22, 2022, 06:15:02 PM »
I would smoke it. When I did some whole pigs the ears and jowls were very tasty. If you do and the ears start to get to crispy cover them with foil so they don't burn before the rest is done.
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #5 on: October 22, 2022, 06:20:26 PM »
Porchetta, sous vide. 
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #6 on: October 22, 2022, 06:29:24 PM »
Which Walmart? I’d smoke/roast one if I got one. Had it one time at a fancy restaurant for a work event. It was delicious!
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #7 on: October 22, 2022, 06:32:34 PM »
Quote from: 270Flat on October 22, 2022, 06:29:24 PM
Which Walmart? I’d smoke/roast one if I got one. Had it one time at a fancy restaurant for a work event. It was delicious!
Chehalis Walmart has several.
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I'm sure they are at others..
It's kind of a seasonal thing...
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I'm thinking smoked pigs head for Halloween..
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #8 on: October 22, 2022, 09:27:51 PM »
I've boiled them for several hours with a couple feet and shanks, chopped the meat and mixed it with onion, garlic, chives and whatever seasonings I wanted, then added Franks Red Hot or cider vinegar and some of the gelled broth. It sort of soft-set and made a great spread for crackers or sandwiches.
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #9 on: October 22, 2022, 09:57:44 PM »
I got a pig head from Safeway the last year you could bait bear. The bear showed up and followed me and had to throw it at him. He grabbed it and took of down hill with his head turned right because he couldn’t see.
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #10 on: October 22, 2022, 10:06:35 PM »
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #11 on: October 23, 2022, 01:01:46 AM »
The boys made a smoker in the back yard, first run was with a pig head, they used a thermometer to know when it was cooked inside, I have to admit it seemed a little funny eating off a pig's head, but it actually tasted pretty darn good! :dunno:
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #12 on: October 23, 2022, 06:46:50 AM »
With modern harvest weights approaching 300# the size gives quite a lot.  Cracked many for my grand mothers recipes.
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #13 on: October 23, 2022, 07:05:29 AM »
My mind says disgusting (this along with their feet)  but I do love me some pork.   I might have to give it a whirl.   About a year ago I was on the urge of putting in my own roasting pit.   
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Re: Pig head
« Reply #14 on: October 23, 2022, 08:47:38 AM »
A buddy of mine, after also seeing them in the freezer at wal-mart, got intrigued and decided to cook one for Christmas last year. My family joined his for a very tasty, very interesting meal. I liked it.

I believe he broiled it. I’ll see if I can get his recipe.
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