To Collar Pig's Head

Ingredients

• 1 pig's head
• coarse sea salt
• saltpetre
• white pepper
• water
• broad tape

Directions

1. Scour the head and ears thoroughly.

2. Remove the hair, snout, eyes, and brain.

3. Soak the head in water overnight, then drain.

4. Salt the head generously with coarse sea salt and saltpetre, and let it sit for five days.

5. Boil the head until the bones can be removed.

6. Shape the head into a roll, sprinkle with salt and white pepper, and roll it with the ears.

7. Optionally, add boned pig's feet or thin parts of cow-heels around the outside.

8. Wrap in a cloth, bind with broad tape, and boil until tender.

9. Place a weight on it and let it cool before removing the covering.