Soulful Souse
- 1 hog jowl
- 2 pig's ears
- 4 pig's feet
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 medium onions
- 3 bay leaves
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/2 tsp. pepper
- 1 c. vinegar
- Clean thoroughly and place hog jowl, pig's ears and pig's feet in a very large pot (8 to 10 quarts).
- Add water to cover and bring to a boil.
- Lower flame and skim surface until clear.
- Add remaining ingredients and let simmer for 3 to 4 hours or until the meat can be easily removed from the bones.
- While still warm, remove bones from broth and meat.
- Cut meat into small pieces. Season souse with salt, black pepper, vinegar and crushed hot pepper.
- Add some stock, then place in a mold. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Unmold, slice and serve as cold cuts or cut into fingers also as an appetizer.
- Serves 6 to 8.
jowl, stalks celery, onions, bay leaves, salt, pepper, vinegar
Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=1034618 (may not work)