Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine
Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine sets tender pork shoulder in a well-seasoned, sliceable jelly infused with Cajun spices, herbs, and aromatics. The texture is firm yet yielding, with rich pork flavor balanced by peppery warmth and savory onion. Serve it chilled as an appetizer or snack alongside crackers, pickles, and mustard for gatherings or casual lunches.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves24
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 80 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 41
- Heart Health
- 63
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a 4 quart pot over medium-high heat. Add the pork roast and brown it on all sides. Reduce the heat to medium, then add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic. Season with garlic, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, and Cajun seasoning. Pour in 3 cups of water or pork stock and bring to a boil.
- 2
Cover and simmer over medium heat for 2 hours, stirring vigorously every 15 minutes. The pork is done when it is completely shredded and has a stringy consistency.
- 3
Dissolve the gelatin in 1 cup of boiling water, then stir it into the pork mixture thoroughly. Pour into a mold or casserole dish and chill until set, about 8 hours.
- 4
To unmold, dip the bottom of the mold in hot tap water for about 1 minute, then invert onto a serving tray. Serve with your favorite crackers.
- Calories 185.82 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 12.35 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 7.72 g 3%
- Total Fat 11.9 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 3.36 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 33.05 mg Moderate 11%
- Sodium 101.12 mg Low Source 4%
- Dietary Fiber 2.09 g Low Source 7%
- Total Sugars 2.7 g --
- Added Sugars 1.31 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 16.63 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.19 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 184.98 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 22.66 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 2.36 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine is made with 13 ingredients and serves 24. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Celery, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 185.82 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cajun Seasoning, Celery, Dried Basil, Dried Parsley. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 185.82 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine healthy?
- Cajun Pork Head Cheese Terrine has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 185.82 calories and 12.35 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 3.36 g (17% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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