headcheese
Jellied pork loaf
Headcheese is a cold cut made from meat from the head of a pig or calf, set in aspic—the natural gelatin released during cooking.
Despite the name, it contains no cheese; the term likely refers to the way the meat is pressed into a loaf or mold.
Also called brawn in British English.
Headcheese on rye with mustard.
Savory meat-broth jelly
- terrineMolded savory loaf
- brawnMuscular power, bodily might
- souseDrunkard or drench
- pottedIn a container
molded · congealed · jellied · chilled · set · loaf · pressed · cooked
Edible animal organs
ears · cheeks · trotters · collagen · gelatin · vinegar · onion · peppercorn
Preserved meat preparation
- platterLarge flat serving dish
- slicedDivided by cutting
- sandwichFilling between bread slices
- antipastoItalian appetizer course
lunchmeat · pate · terrine · soppressata · mortadella · capicola · prosciutto · salami
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- specialtyArea of expertise
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
- connoisseurExpert in matters of taste
epicurean · gastronomy · nose-to-tail · craft · butcher · small-batch
Inherited cultural legacy
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- peasantLow-status agricultural laborer
- EuropeanFrom that continent
- rusticRural and unrefined
farmhouse · country-style · ancestral · time-honored · authentic · preserved · frugal · resourceful
aspic
Savory meat-broth jelly
potted · molded · congealed · jellied · chilled · set · loaf · pressed · cooked · simmered
offal
Edible animal organs
tongue · ears · cheeks · trotters · collagen · gelatin · vinegar · onion · peppercorn · cloves
charcuterie
Preserved meat preparation
antipasto · lunchmeat · pate · terrine · soppressata · mortadella · capicola · prosciutto · salami · appetizer
gourmet
Connoisseur of fine cuisine
- artisanalMade by skilled craftspeople
- specialtyArea of expertise
- charcuteriePreserved meat preparation
connoisseur · epicurean · gastronomy · nose-to-tail · craft · butcher · small-batch
heritage
Inherited cultural legacy
- old-fashionedBelonging to earlier times
- peasantLow-status agricultural laborer
- EuropeanFrom that continent
rustic · farmhouse · country-style · ancestral · time-honored · authentic · preserved · frugal · resourceful · German
gelatinous
Viscous and semisolid
firm · sliceable · bouncy · meaty · chunky · suspended · gummy · viscous · coagulated · thickened
- jellied foodsaspic, brawn, jellied eels, gelatin mold, gelatin salad
- comfort foodsstew, porridge, soup, casserole, pot roast
- Mid-Atlantic foodcheesesteak, Philly cheesesteak, hoagie, soft pretzels, water ice
- offaloffal, variety meats, organs, kidney, liver
headcheesecheddar
Firm aged English cheese
brie · cream cheese · cottage cheese · dairy products · beef jerky
headcheesefilet mignon
Boneless cut from loin
grilled meat · roast beef · raw meat · tartare · hot dog
headcheesecaviar
Cured fish eggs
foie gras · lobster · filet mignon · wagyu beef · prime rib