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Cochon, Cuisine Francaise, France, French cuisine, Langue, Musseaux, Oreille, Photography, Pied, Pig Ears, Pig Feet, Pig Snouts
Photo credit: C. Bertelsen
Photo credit: C. Bertelsen
Photo credit: C. Bertelsen
Scenes from La France Profonde
25 Friday Mar 2011
Posted in France, French Cooking, Photography, Uncategorized
Okay what is the thing in front of the feet? I know pig’s feet jelly, but what do you make with ears and, especially, noses?
It’s jambonneau, or pork knuckle end of a ham/pork leg, which makes a nice small ham. The knuckle can also be served without being preserved like a ham. Side dishes include sauerkraut. Les museaux, or the snouts/muzzles/noses, are prepared like head cheese, among other things. One preparation for pork ears has them boiled and then fried like bacon, to be added to salads with a strong vinaigrette for seasoning.