Head cheese is a traditional meat specialty from Belgian and Dutch cuisine, made from pork head meat such as cheeks, ears, and sometimes tongue. The meat is slowly cooked in a seasoned broth with onions and spices, then chopped either finely or coarsely.

After cooking, the meat is combined with its natural gelatin-rich cooking liquid, which allows it to set into a firm, sliceable texture once cooled. Head cheese has a rich, savory flavor and a slightly jelly-like consistency.

It is typically served cold, sliced, often accompanied by mustard, vinegar, or bread, and is a classic example of traditional, artisanal cuisine.