What Is Brawn Meat?

Head cheese or brawn is a cold cut terrine or meat jelly, often made with flesh from the head of a calf or pig (less commonly a sheep or cow), typically set in aspic, that originated in Europe. ... Head cheese may also be made without using the flesh from the head of an animal.

How is brawn made?

The process of creating brawn goes something like this: Burn or shave off any hairs (the pig's, not your own), clean the pig's head, brine the head for a few days, boil it for a few hours, pick out the decent meat (of which there will be plenty) and set in the stock created from boiling everything up.

Is brawn made from brains?

Head cheese or brawn is a cold cut that originated in Europe. ... The parts of the head used vary, but the brain, eyes, and ears are usually removed. The tongue, and sometimes the feet and heart, may be included. It can also be made from quality trimmings from pork and veal, adding gelatin to the stock as a binder.