Recipe Hog's Head Cheese (Appetizer)

Required Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 pounds pork shoulder, trimmed and cubed
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 2 tablespoons minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 3 cups water or pork stock
• 3 (.25 ounce) envelopes unflavored gelatin
• 1 cup boiling water

Preparing/Cooking:

• Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot over medium-high heat.
• Add the pork roast, and brown on all sides.
• Reduce heat to medium, and add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
• Season with garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning.
• Pour in 3 cups of water or pork stock, and bring to a boil.
• Cover, and simmer over medium heat for 2 hours, stirring vigorously every 15 minutes.
• When the pork is ready, it should be completely shredded and reduced to a stringy consistency.
• Dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir into the pork mixture very well.
• Pour into a mold or casserole dish, and chill until set, about 8 hours.
• To unmold, dip the bottom of the mold in hot tap water for about 1 minute, then invert onto a serving tray.
• Serve with your favorite crackers.

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