Pig Feet and Hog Souse

[@CarmelaZphi93]

I haven't eaten a pig foot since I was a child. It was so helpful to see how to cook them for my sons. My youngest said he wanted to try them he is waiting around looking at the pot! Watching this reminds me of my grandmother, who cooked pig feet and made souse too. Thank you so much, Ms. Chris.

[@17025601]

Dear Chris: recipes should NOT be forgotten. You are doing a very great service by presenting recipes that people don't know about or have never heard of. I make pork and sauerkraut on New Year's Day following my German family traditions and recipes. My husband loves store-bought head cheese. I grew up on Habbersett's scrapple made in Philadelphia or from the Amish farmers. Pickled pigs feet are seen more often than your recipe for cooked ones. I assume the hog ears add the gelatin. What an interesting video!!! Pork is pork. I'm sure you've tried to entice your relatives to take part in these recipes presented today. With chit'lins and other old-timey foods, you've not only educated youngsters about their heritage but also us whites who appreciate learning about foods from long ago. We ate leavings, too. Scrapple is one, and I loved it when we ate it at home. Various kinds of sausages, kishki (blood sausage, made to this day in white ethnic neighborhoods), and so on. People today may turn up their noses at recipes from you and other sites. Heritage recipes and foods absolutely need to be preserved, no matter the ethnicity. I am so happy to have found your channel. Yes, I have made some of your recipes. BBQ sauce is awaiting a big container I got especially for it! Please keep it up. We love you, Ms. Chris, and look forward to many more recipes from you. Happy New Year!

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

GizmoBee1702 You’ve just written some of the most beautiful and kind words that I’ve seen thus far on the internet. I can tell by your words that you are a lovely human being and it’s rare to come across such a heartfelt message. Thank you for making my day ❤️❤️

[@Teddydoggie]

Your head cheese / sousse looks so good. My mother used to make hog head cheese back in the old country in Europe, she would spice it up with paprika, cayenne pepper and lots of garlic. We call it sulze in German. I am the only one of my brothers or sisters who would eat it, they didn't know what they were missing, mmmm, mmmm. I love your cooking channel!

[@billybareblu]

That is some good looking souse. Very similar to what my grandmother used to make, and YES with the saltines! I like it with some collards or turnip greens, and cornbread.

[@melesiajohnson8439]

I love it I think I’m going to make me some I use to watch my great grandmother make it homemade is the best thanks Chris

[@Ksweet2015]

Hi Ms. Chris, I, finally got the nerve's to try to make my own hog-head cheese. I must say it came out perfect. It gelled really well a d was seasoned to perfection. I added jalapeños peppers instead of crush red peppers I like the flavor, smell & spice it gave the cheese. Its not "too" hot either. Thanks a million for your recipe. Never could have done it without your skillful hands guiding every step of the process. Kia Washington Vacaville, California

[@ThatYarneyZebraStuff]

I grew up on a Pig farm....this was a treat every year.

[@cathyglenn2246]

Oh my goodness this reminded me of being in my mother's. kitchen. She so so loved to eat souse . What a nice memory.

[@J3ff3r50n1]

Hello Ms. Chris, I would like to thank you from the bottom of my heart for this video. It is very similar to how my late Dad made his souse. And like a dummy, I didn't take the time to learn from him. I didn't know what the world was coming to when you couldn't find a decent souse recipe online, that is until I found yours. Thank you and God bless you!

[@barbarabeckley8732]

This truly bring me back to my childhood. Food wasn't plentiful, grandmothers, and mothers made it all taste GOOD.

[@windella]

That brought back memories! My maternal Grandmother used to make hog head cheese.She would use the whole head when she could find it or just parts as you made it.I never tasted it but those in the family who liked it raved over hers.She too liked vinegar and crushed red pepper flakes in hers.

[@marybethea5624]

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[@joequezada1279]

Mrs.McMillan thanks for preserving American culture, as a huge fan of food and history, I truly admire the fortitude you show.

[@samfirm8853]

I use pig tongue and heart in my souse. Making head cheese/souse is becoming a lost art.

[@bigeman25]

Hog head cheese. Now I'll make my own, I have a hard time finding it in the store. Thank you, Chris.

[@eTreeBranch]

Yes, I love hog head cheese. Now I know how to make it! It's on....

[@bimp5]

Homemade Souse? I never thought of that! Time to eat!

[@trainggangrecordsceo]

Nothing will stop me from making this, thank you!!!!! And it's simple too with a biggggg taste...love watching your videos

[@Molly8959]

Brings back memories of my Auntie Ann. Love those pigs feet with vinegar. Thanks for the recipe. Terrific, I could taste it while you were cooking !!! YUMMM

[@DSherman50]

I absolutely love your cookbook for reading and reference in the kitchen. I hear your voice in the book and everyone who enjoys your videos needs to get a copy. Also, grab yourself some pot holders and oven mittens! They are of very high quality such that I've never had before. They were a huge help in my holiday baking. Happy New Year!

[@chriscook4u2]

Very well said, 👍🏽👍🏽😃

[@zolotoe12]

The Russian people make this. My mother used to make it a couple of times a year, Easter and Christmas. It was eaten with home made mustard or horseradish and black bread. She only cooked it with garlic, bay leaves, pepper corns, salt and carrots. I could never it the stuff myself but my brothers and sisters loved this stuff. Thank you for sharing.

[@georgepickett1884]

Hi Ms Chis. When I saw your recipe I went right out and bought the ingredients that day. Your souse reminds me of when I was a kid and when to a uncles house and have some. I never knew how to make it and cannot find it in nearby stores. I have to get store bought souse from only one store that I know of. Now I can make my own. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@chriscook4u2]

George Pickett I love souse and it’s so easy to make. Enjoy 😉.

[@teresamoore1358]

@@chriscook4u2 you are amazing 🙏 I was just thinking about this recipe. My mom would make this regularly. I was Wishing I had the recipe & here it is. You brought back the greatest memories of them all for me. I'm purchasing your cookbook, I hope this recipe is in it💜😇✨✨

[@rachelj7441]

I am from Cleveland Ohio but all my family is from the south. My grandparents on both sides, unbeknownst to me. used to love and cook souse meat regularly. I had never had it. Never knew anything of it until my aunt was telling me things her father used to make that she wouldn’t touch. I had to have it. This recipe brought my soul what was missing. A lot of things just can’t be taken out the blood. Thank you for this ❤️

[@mpaz48mo]

Excellent tutorial, you explain it very well, thank you.

[@gamalielallen8618]

Thank you Chris for the Head Cheese recipe simplified. Yes, I am the only one that eats pig feet, ears and tails, so the size of your recipe is point on 👌. I need to order your recipe book and cutlery. I will make my head cheese real soon. Continued blessings, love your chef ethics 💞

[@gmlyla]

Your an immaculate cook! Wow! I grew up with this food.

[@lblake5653]

I don't eat this but I sure appreciate the lesson. We need to know our culinary history. You are a treasure. I hope everyone appreciates the effort you put in to bring these dishes to us. From the comments I have read, I know they do.

[@thor698]

Ah WOW! I can almost smell and taste it from this seat!!! Wonderful! Wonderful! Wonderful!

[@sfrtoo]

I made some about two yrs ago and it was pretty good. Just to add to what Chris did, I actually found a small pig's head and used it. Also, I used vinegar from a jar of pickled okra and sausage. I also made mine a little more spicy. Great stuff.

[@E_Stew]

I just use pig ears and pig snouts. boil with seasonings til tender, put it in a blender, chill over night..Done. :)

[@namafarm]

"..Greens and Peas and Hogs Head Cheese" ...yep!... I'm going to do it. I love your stories and the Old Timey wisdom sharing as you cook. that's how grandfather always did transmissions to the next generation. Thank you Sista.

[@ShadaeMastersAstrology]

My mom would give us hog cheese and liverwurst with crackers. It’s an acquired taste that I eventually grew to appreciate 😊 I didn’t know that the process was quite feasible for me to make it myself. Thanks

[@erikawong2682]

Hello. I just learned of you last night and I can’t stop watching your videos. I just love love love you. I will watch everything I can from you. I’ve learned so much. I feel so blessed. God bless you I love your food!!!

[@elainjones9442]

Thanks for recipe and show me how to clean chillerling's so much for the lesson. All time

[@pamelajohnson9810]

Chris I loves your channel my grandmother my father's mom made souse and head 🧀 cheese for Christmas she always cooked a feast but more on holidays.She had roast beef 🦃 🐄 Turkey Chitterlings head 🧀 cheese and souse green beans 🌽 corn 🥔 potato salad cranberry sauce two pans of cornbread dressings 🥗 salad jello 🍰 cakes and 🥧 pies.Thanks for showing Ms.Chris

[@jhb61249]

It's a shame that no one else will enjoy sharing your pig food here. Notice everyone from all over have some past experience. I grew up in the deep South and loved this food. I lived, traced and worked all over the USA as well as Europe and Korea. Everyone has roots or some history from the Southern USA. THANKS Chris

[@garrycoston491]

I feel you Sis, I feel you! You are country down and so am I. Not too many people know how to fix hog head cheese. My Grandmother on my Mother's side fixed it "FOR YA," and she took it with her to the grave. Her second to the youngest Daughter, my Aunt Iola, knows how to make it; and since watching you, I now know how to make it. I don't have to buy a hog's head if I don't want to. I was raised in the country in Jasper, Florida and I know what's good; and Sister, you made my day and, YOU KNOW WHAT'S GOOD!!! Forget them in the house that don't eat it and don't know the goodness and mercy of head cheese (hog). Love ya and God bless you and your family.

[@robertworden8559]

REally Nice job with the headcheese, excellent demonstration!

[@lala-wf9nc]

you make everything i can learn a lot on how u cook.. and that is very very cook for me thanks you.

[@hussenyee4157]

Simple and sounds & looks yummy. I like your recipies.

[@maradi2006]

This is a dish my mother and uncle loved she would make it for him every Christmas he would always tell her if she could make it with little more red pepper flakes he would be happy. She had this look he knew what was coming next year make it yourself.If she said that she was not making that dish for you any more.TFS. Happy New Year!!

[@chriscook4u2]

+faye pettaway That funny. I can see the look she gave him, lol. Happy New Years to you to Faye.

[@lisacunningham9159]

Thank you so much I love we call it souse down south so good😋

[@awolnycphilly]

When we have a roasted pig at Christmas my father-in-law & I are the only ones who eat the brain & the ears. I have no shame! Sorry, the brain is like pate! I discovered you for lobster tails, I can't stop watching!

[@chriscook4u2]

That's a good thing. Thank you.👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@tedteddy1802]

Sebastian the most nutritious thing in the world for myself is pork brain 🧠!! 👍

[@Waffles84]

Souse and crackers brought back memories from the farm when my grandmother made this

[@bjbgirl21]

I am so glad I found this recipe. I have been searching for a recipe with just ears and feet. My mom used to use pork chop for the lean meat but I may try neck bones.

[@sapphire13579]

My mother used to make hoghead's cheese a lot. Then she would fuss at us because sometimes we would eat it all before it could set.

[@mildredthomas6640]

thank you so much Chris. Since the pandemic I have tried several of your recipes. I have been watching several of the soul food channels, I cannot find a recipe for sweet bread. I am talking about the one that looks like and taste like an unfrosted cake. people around me think I am crazy. I am the only one from my generation still alive. I want my grand know and great grand children know some of the pleasures my grandma gave me. But again thank you, I have learned a lot. Mildred

[@evelyngunn5871]

Wow! I love hog head cheese, but didn't think I could ever make it. Now I see I can, thanks to you. I am going to try making it

[@dewaynewhite2928]

Awesome my spiritual mother, sister and this was well explained and well presented I know this is a little old but I just happen to stumble and click on it because I love hog head souse!!!, so I'm a new fan and I will subscribe to your channel!!! Awesome!!!

[@homelady1470]

Gotta order your cookbook ASAP!

[@veronicafreimuth9161]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of making sounce and pig feet. I use to watch my grandmother make it but she included the hog head. How she broke up the head is a wonder to me. When it is in my budget, I will buy your book. Just watching this segment brought back good memories. 😀

[@gregnorris3510]

Yummy! My mother used to mix in tiny pieces of raw garlic throughout the loaf, and that added even more kick.

[@Preciousblk]

I love hoghead cheese. I’m trying this recipe for sure. Thank you Chris

[@rogerpence1117]

I like souce, I eat with bread an mustard, or plain. Really good.

[@AussieAngeS]

Hi Chris, my parents used to make this, and moulds it into a form also. It's quite common for Italians to do it, and I've tried it, it's actually delicious with some hot bread drizzled with olive oil.

[@chriscook4u2]

+FitAnge S I did not know that. I will try the hot bread with olive oil before I eat it all.

[@AussieAngeS]

+chriscook4u2 it's delicious chris! Please do

[@amandaguy4566]

I'll pm

[@86rouge]

My mother-in-law would make souse for Xmas by the pans. This is our first holiday without her. Now I know how to make it and might do this for my hubby. TFS!

[@PANDORACROOME]

VERY INTERESTING! MY GRAND PARENTS USED TO TALK ABOUT THIS. THX FOR SHARING...

[@perrymccomb1719]

Thx I love pigs feet and hog head cheese I just never knew how to make it thanks again I also wil be purchasing your cookbook you're the greatest. God bless

[@patriciaparks-helmick7984]

Thank you so much for that recipe, my father would spend all night making hog head cheese, but I never got the recipe, one regular pan and a spicy pan. I ate until it was all gone. Lol

[@joequezada1279]

"There's no prosperity in that, just saving on Dinner," 😂🤣😂😋😊

[@rosemaryvyslouzil6249]

Looks good Chris thank you for showing how you make your head cheese🙏🏼😇👍👌💯🌹

[@bracketvilletexas]

Thank you for this recipe!

[@demarcopatton3153]

OMG, Thank you Ms. Chris, I love souse and now I got a recipe...😄😄😄😄🎉🎉🎉🎉...

[@kaysmith7572]

Thank you for the memory here ...Love home made head cheese...my auntie made this every holiday she get tickled I was the ONLY kid that ate this! IM 53 NOW auntie long gone I'm make this New Year's !😁

[@jimarnold8458]

Wow, love the extra vinager, give a better zest to it

[@erikawong2682]

I am definitely going to make this. I wish I was at your house to eat with you. Love you sooo much!

[@missdevemissdeve8266]

Miss.chris I thank you for showing me how to make hog head cheese what we call it in Florida, all my life I wanted to know how to make it thank and praise god for you. I will be ordering your cookbook.

[@elizavance2908]

Mrs. Chris thank u so much for letting us into your home & heart to share all of your wonderful & delicious recipes. I love hog souse & I'm from the country so I used to watch my mom, dad, & grandparents make it homemade when I was little girl. My mom & grandparents has since passed on but I want to thank you so very much for sharing that delicious recipe because for me it brought back so many wonderful memories. Again thank you so much and keep those awesome recipes & videos coming & by the way, my daughter bought your cookbook for me as a Christmas gift & I most definitely will be putting it to good use because I love to cook. I hope you & your family had a very Merry Christmas & I hope you all have an even better New Year. 🎆🎇🎉🎆🎇🎉

[@chriscook4u2]

+Eliza Vance Thank you for your comments and sharing a wonderful memory of your family. That Blesses me. I am so happy you have the book and I do remember seeing a last name of Vance in the orders. When you try something please send me feedback. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

[@TheRonnette4]

Looks great Ms. Chris.

[@jaytracks]

Im happy I found your channel i love this recipe

[@sylviahadley7856]

The seasonings sound yummy. Thank you for NOT using that popular seasoning ,(CS) that contains MSG (monosodium glutamate). I found it to conflict with my heart meds and seriously elevated my blood pressure. Keep up the good work.

[@tammybrown1327]

Happy New Year Chris! I remember eating hog head cheese when I was a child, thanks for sharing.

[@sophiabrown9423]

Thank you for making the head cheese so simple tks

[@beautyqueendennis6393]

Thank you for sharing! This is the best recipe ever! It was just as I remember growing up!❤️

[@sherryforrest934]

I have to try it with pig feet. I use pig ears; pig snout. And fresh hocks.

[@danvanhoose6783]

growed up on this cooking,and have had chicken feet and noodles many times.good cookin

[@bobbertheclown2907]

just like my grandma used to make, I love it, can I come over to your house for dinner Chris?

[@tonyalove6921]

I sure will be ordering Mrs Chris❤️❤️❤️❤️ thank you

[@lindacorley9246]

Look Good and easy to make will try it.

[@harryheinrichs8206]

Oh Man that looks so Good!!!!

[@johnmcarthur935]

I enjoy your videos I'm from South Louisiana and my grandfather used to make hulk and cheese using the head

[@cjohnson2371]

Jackie Cole.Chris how I love your video.l have been lookingfor a reciep for head souse a d you put it over the top

[@msetcetera1]

Thanks for this video my Granny also made hog head cheese once a year at New Years. She used the whole hog head I'm so glad I now have another way to make it. I would have never been able to use the head, I was always too scared too look at in the store.....LOL. I don't eat a lot of pork anymore however I'm going to try this.

[@charlesliles2966]

I LOVE this presentation. Makes me love my black folks THAT MUCH MORE. I am going to make myself some hog head cheese this coming week.. Thanks, Chris, very much. ( I can hardly find souse in the super markets I go to for shoping.) Also, I am ordering your cook booksoon as I finish this posting.

[@08kimbi]

Hi Chris. I admire many of your cooking videos. Are you able to make a video on how to clean and prepare hog maws?

[@elizavance2908]

Aw thank you so much & I will be more than happy share my thoughts on each & every recipe that I will be making. ☺

[@bandimom1]

that is some good eating right there .

[@MsRolley]

Thanks for sharing

[@mrmarshallck1978]

I'm still down baby🌹😘 thank you for showing me👍 Mississippi to Milwaukee .. 2019..Yeah✌

[@carolynblue1678]

Now you did that I buy it all the time but I never thought about making it but I will for new years....

[@khalamityjane4742]

Hey Chris. I'm sorry I missed your birthday :-(. But happy belated birthday to you. Thank you sooooo much for this vid by the way bcz when we buy pork, we buy a half to a whole hog and have it processed. Under these circumstances, we want to utilize as much of the hog as possible with little or nothing being thrown out or going to waste. This is a beautiful recipe and a VERY helpful one. My grandmother used to make this, but when you're young and dumb you don't take things seriously or pay attention. Now I wish I had paid attention as you clearly and wisely did. You have given me a second chance to learn this and for this I thank you so much. Have a happy and blessed New Year :-).

[@chriscook4u2]

This was a very sweet and kind message. I enjoyed reading it. Happy Holidays to you and your family.

[@piccoladavis6784]

Happy Birthday! I tried your Souse recipe! Yhe persons, that I made them for they enjoyed it! Thank you!☺️

[@saiyongdawn7756]

I usually use pigtails with the ears and feet. Then I use hot sauce for more spice and heat. Whether its cooked souse or sliced souse; its delicious. Thank u for ur recipe.😳🐷🐣

[@aliyafrances1517]

Congratulations on ur cook book!

[@lalaland12564]

I'm going to buy your cookbook. you are so awesome!

[@clementinehyman7991]

That’s really beautiful. I’m gonna make some

[@tonibeard333]

Thank You. Loved your tutorial. I appreciate you. ♥

[@contreeman]

it don't get no better than that...GOD BLESS

[@RivetGardener]

That's some good stuff! We call it head-cheese over here but souse is another name for deliciousness from the hog. Thanks for sharing your recipe!

[@karensolomon83]

I will be making this always wanted to know how to make this

[@sharonlong6375]

Thank you never knew how to fix it. Mama Long Greenville Tx

[@fanniemitchell9518]

Delicious I love ❤️ hog head souse my use to make when ever they killed hogs back in the day. Delicious 🤤Mama Chris, love ❤️ ya!