Pig head is safe to eat and everything that is on the head of a pig is safe and good to eat.
The only part of a pig that you cannot eat is the Squeal of the pig.
Pig head meat is called brawn.
Pig head meat also goes by names such as souse meat and head cheese.
Pig head meat or brawn is a cut of pork that is made out of the entire pig's head, except for the brain, eyes and ears.
The brawn or pig head meat is formed into a jelly or terrine.
Souse meat is pickled pig head meat.
Head cheese is a bit similar to a jellied meatloaf and is made with flesh from the head of a pig and sometimes a calf or sheep or cow.
Brawn basically is a cold cut of pork which is sourced from a pig's head and then made or crafted into a terrine or meat jelly.
All parts of the pigs head are used for making brawn, with the exception of the pigs brain, eyes and ears.
When using brawn for soups and stock, a long simmer will help release intense flavor from the meat.