SOUSE
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German) - (
Pennsylvania Germans)
Two pig's feet, weighing together about 1-1/2 pounds. After thoroughly
cleansing with a vegetable brush, place in a stewpan and cover with
cold water. Allow water to come to a boil then move stew-pan to place
on range where contents will cook slowly for a number of hours, or
until the meat is loosened from the bones, then strain liquid, which
should measure a scant three cups. (If a lesser quantity of liquid,
add hot water until you have the required amount.) Add also 3
tablespoonfuls of sharp cider vinegar, about 3/4 teaspoonful of salt
and a dust of black pepper.
Pour this mixture over the meat, which should have been separated from
bones, allowing a few smaller bones to remain with the meat, which
should have been placed in a bowl with several thin slices of lemon,
if liked. Stand bowl in a cool place over night or until the "Souse"
is of a jelly-like consistency. When cold, remove any surplus grease
from the top of "Souse." Turn it from the bowl on to a platter. Serve
cold. Garnish with thin slices of lemon and sprigs of parsley. This
will furnish about 2-1/4 pounds of souse.
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