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Head cheese ( AmE ) is in fact not a Cheese , but rather a Terrine of meat from the head of a calf or Pig (sometimes a Sheep or Cow ) that would not otherwise be considered appealing. It may also include meat from the feet and Heart . It is usually eaten cold or at room temperature as a Luncheon Meat . Historically the cleaned (all organs removed) head was simmered to produce a Gelatin (which would form from the bone Marrow ) containing any incidental meat which came off the head. The more modern method involves adding gelatin to meat, which is then cooked in a mold. VARIETIES Various versions exist around the world: ; United Kingdom : In England, head cheese is referred to as brawn, in Scotland as "Potted Head" ; France : Referred to as fromage de tête, which translates as "cheese of the head". ; or Appetizer . It is also something of a staple of Soul Food , and may also be known as "souse meat" or simply "souse". ; Croatia : A rather strongly seasoned version of this meal is called tlačenica or '''švargla''' (the latter being a corrupted loan-word from German). ; Germany : Variations of the Croatian dish are known as Sülze. ; Genoa , Italy : A similar preparation goes by the monicker testa in cassetta, literally 'head in a box'. ;, Bay Leaves , and Thyme , is part of the traditional Christmas Smorgasbord , served on Rugbrød with strong Mustard and pickled Beetroot s. ; Latin America : Head cheese is very popular and is usually referred to as "Queso de Cabeza". ; population and it's commonly known as "Queijo de Porco" (Pig Cheese). ;s or Greenstuff are added. TRIVIA This dish may have been the inspiration for William Heath Robinson 's macabre drawing ''Remarkable case of absence of mind in a Dutch restaurant'' ( 1912 ), in which a diner, distracted by his newspaper, mistakes his sleeping neighbour's bald head for an Edam Cheese and cuts a slice from it. 'Headcheese' was originally the name for the film and the character 'Leatherface' in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre , but was changed at the last minute because the writers and director thought it was a ridiculous and un-scary name. "Head Cheese" was the name of a novelty Tag-team Wrestling in the WWE . It consisted of Steve Blackman and Al Snow . EXTERNAL LINKS |
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