Posted by Robert Thompson on June 30, 2006 at 08:22:52 from 80.177.174.120 user robert.
In Reply to: A huge glass of brawn? posted by Guy C. on June 30, 2006 at 07:11:54:
Wikipedia says:
a terrine of meat from the head of a calf or pig (sometimes a sheep or cow) that would not otherwise be considered appealing. It may also include meat from the feet and heart. It is usually eaten cold or at room temperature as a luncheon meat.
Historically the cleaned (all organs removed) head was simmered to produce a gelatin (which would form from the bone marrow) containing any incidental meat which came off the head. The more modern method involves adding gelatin to meat, which is then cooked in a mold.
Presumably it was in a glass mold or dish. Sometimes known as "head cheese" outside the UK.