head cheese
Cold cut terrine
Head cheese is a cold cut made from meat from the head of a pig or calf, set in aspic—the gelatin comes from boiling the skull.
Despite the name, it contains no cheese; the term likely refers to its shape when molded.
Also called brawn in British English.
A plate of head cheese and crackers.
Muscular power, bodily might
- souseDrunkard or drench
- terrineMolded savory loaf
- pâtéSeasoned meat paste
- cold cutPrecooked sliced meat
deli meat · sliced · platter · antipasto · charcuterie board · smorgasbord · prosciutto · salami
Savory meat-broth jelly
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- collagenStructural body protein
- congealSolidify from liquid state
- jellyFruit spread, no seeds
set · gelatinous · mold · pressed · cooked · chilled · sliced · loaf
Pig as food
- snoutBeast's protruding face
- jowlSlack cheek flesh
- tongueOral muscle for taste
- earsAuditory organs, paired
cheeks · variety meat · trimmings · scraps · butchery · nose-to-tail · offcuts · skin
Refined sensitivity or rarity
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- acquired tasteLiking developed over time
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
- specialtyArea of expertise
fine dining · bistro · umami · savory · rich · flavorful · mustard · pickles
brawn
Muscular power, bodily might
cold cut · deli meat · sliced · platter · antipasto · charcuterie board · smorgasbord · prosciutto · salami · mortadella
aspic
Savory meat-broth jelly
- gelatinCollagen-derived thickening protein
- collagenStructural body protein
- congealSolidify from liquid state
jelly · set · gelatinous · mold · pressed · cooked · chilled · sliced · loaf · cured
pork
Pig as food
ears · cheeks · variety meat · trimmings · scraps · butchery · nose-to-tail · offcuts · skin · cartilage
delicacy
Refined sensitivity or rarity
- gourmetConnoisseur of fine cuisine
- acquired tasteLiking developed over time
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
specialty · fine dining · bistro · umami · savory · rich · flavorful · mustard · pickles · crackers
traditional
Following long-held customs
- rusticRural and unrefined
- farmhouseDwelling on agricultural land
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
peasant food · regional · European · French · German · Dutch · Polish · Cajun · Creole · colonial
- pig partssnout, tail, ear, cheek, jowl
- meatsbeef, chicken, pork, ham, mutton
- Acquired Tastesdurian, natto, Marmite, Vegemite, black licorice
- delipastrami, corned beef, salami, roast beef, turkey breast
- misnomerskoala bear, starfish, jellyfish, horned toad, tin foil
- charcuteriesalami, prosciutto, saucisson, terrine, jambon
head cheesecheddar
Firm aged English cheese
brie · cottage cheese · cream cheese · mozzarella · Swiss cheese
head cheesefilet mignon
Boneless cut from loin
tenderloin · prime rib · chicken breast · fresh meat · pork chop
head cheesefoie gras
Fattened waterfowl liver
filet mignon · caviar · wagyu beef · lobster tail · prime cuts
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