Ingredients

  • 1-2 smoked ham hocks
  • 1-2 fresh ham hocks
  • 2-4 smoked neck bones
  • 2-4 fresh neck bones
  • 1-2 smoked pig tails
  • 1-2 fresh pig tails
  • 1-2 fresh pigs feet or possibly 1 hogs head, fresh or possibly smoked
  • 1 tbsp. crushed pepper corn
  • 1/8 pound bay leaves
  • White vinegar
  • Tabasco sauce
  • Salt
  • Black pepper
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c. minced onions
  • 1/4 - 1/2 c. quartered stuffed olives
  • 1 bag gelatin (opt.)

Method

  • If hogshead is used, eyes and other meats are optional.
  • Place all meats in large pot, cover with water and vinegar, place top on pot and boil under medium flame till meat separates from bones.
  • Add in water and vinegar as needed.
  • When done, pick meat from bones, cut into small pcs, throw away bones.
  • Add in other ingredients.
  • Mix well (add in gelatin and mix, optional).
  • Reheat with top on pot.
  • Bring to boil and turn stove off.
  • Place mix into loaf shaped pans.
  • Add in more seasoning according to taste and chill.
  • Serve cool as appetizer with crackers.
  • Excellent with beer, white wine, coolers, sodas or possibly sparkling cider.
  • May be sliced for sandwiches.
  • May be frzn for storage.