
Meat
Tlačenka (tlačenka)
A Czech head cheese: pieces of pork set in a garlic- and marjoram-scented jelly. It is sliced cold, often on bread with horseradish, and is a classic of winter charcuterie.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Spices & seasoning
Optional extras
On the side
Instructions
- Wash the pig's head and trotter, then place them in a large pot with the onion, bay leaves and peppercorns.
- Cover with cold water and bring to a simmer; skim regularly and cook gently for 2 hours, until the meat comes away easily.
- Remove the meat, bone it and cut it into 1 cm pieces, keeping the fat and skin if you like them.
- Strain the stock, then reduce it over medium heat by half, about 20 minutes.
- Crush the garlic with the salt, then add it to the stock along with the marjoram, vinegar and ground pepper.
- Dissolve the gelatine in a little lukewarm stock, then stir it into the remaining liquid.
- Arrange the meat in a rectangular mould, pour the stock over until covered, and press down lightly.
- Refrigerate for at least 12 hours; unmould and slice cold.
Variations and tips
Version without a whole pig's head. If you can't find a whole head, use only pork cheek and shank, keeping the same amount of gelatine.
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Original Ecomely recipe.

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