Czech head cheese (Tlačenka)

Tlačenka is the Czech version of gelatinous head cheese. It consists of different pork cuts, mainly offal that is simmered with chopped up trotters, poured into pig's intestines, and cooled until solid. Tlačenka is usually shaped into long and large cylindrical tubes and served in thick slices.

With its rough texture, this traditional Czech product resembles a coarse pâté and is typically enjoyed with diced raw onions, rye bread, and a splash of vinegar.