Uses for Pork gelatin? [closed]

I bought a whole pig with a friend. Along with the meat, we each received several bags of skin with ~1/2" of fat.

I figured I'd render the fat for tamales, pies or perhaps make some soap. When a sample batch cooled, I found that another by-product of this is gelatin.

I'll end up with over a gallon (maybe two) of pretty stiff gelatin. Definitely stiffer than any chicken stock I've made. I'd rather not toss it.

What can I do with it? There are no bones involved. Stock?

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Best Answer

One option is Pozole Rojo (Mexican Red Pork and Hominy Stew) - Here's a recipe from Rick Bayless: Pazole Rojo You won't need the trotters, and shanks are optional since you already have the gelatin. If you want you can just use shoulder. Good stuff!

It would also be great for bean or split-pea soup.

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What is the difference between gelatin and pork gelatin?

Apart from usage for specific dietary restrictions, pork and beef gelatin are nearly identical. Both for clear gels, and both have melting points between 95-100 degrees fahrenheit. Both are sourced similarly with the exception of kosher beef gelatin, and both are available in different strengths, or 'blooms. '

What is pork gelatine?

Gelatine is a substance derived from the collagen of animals such as chickens, cattle, pigs and fish. Collagen is found in tendons, ligaments, bones and cartilage. Porcine gelatine comes from collagen in pigs. All forms of gelatine for use in medicines are manufactured under strict hygiene and safety regulations.

Do they still make gelatin with pork?

Jell-O FAQs Gelatin can come from collagen derived from cow or pig bones, hides, and connective tissues. The gelatin in Jell-O today most often comes from pigskin.

How do you use unflavored gelatin?

If the recipe you want to use calls for unflavoured gelatine by the tablespoon, just use 1 envelope for each tablespoon called for. Unflavoured gelatine has no flavour of its own and contains no sugar, unlike many flavoured gelatines which contain mostly sugar as well as artificial flavours and colours.

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