A head meat processing system and a head meat processing method. The processing system includes a rod for receiving and positioning the head, a fastener for grasping a portion of the head and a member for advancing the head onto a horn assembly while the portion is clamped and a horn assembly. The head meat processing method includes positioning a hog head above a fastener, grasping a portion of the head with the fastener, removing the portion from the head, advancing the head having the portion removed along a horn assembly and separating a lower jaw from the head.