noun
- Plural of headcheese; a jellied loaf or mold made from meat (especially pork) from the head and feet of an animal, seasoned and set in aspic.
Usage: Culinary term; Also called brawn in British English
Examples
- The butcher shop displayed several varieties of headcheeses in the deli case.
- Headcheeses are traditional in many European cuisines, particularly German and French cooking.
- She sliced the headcheese thinly and served it cold as an appetizer.
- Homemade headcheeses require careful preparation and proper seasoning.
- The recipe called for pork headcheese as a key ingredient in the terrine.