Gorton: French‑Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread
Gorton: French‑Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread is richly seasoned with warm cloves and nutmeg, yielding a mellow, peppery pork flavor that sets beautifully once chilled. Silky and rustic at once, it’s perfect for spreading on toast or crackers for brunch platters, cozy appetizers, or holiday nibbling.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook1 hr 45 mins
- Serves40
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Combine pork fat, ground pork, onions, water, cloves, and nutmeg in a large pot; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then lower to medium-low, mashing the mixture with a potato masher every 15 minutes as it cooks; simmer until the pork is tender, at least 1 1/2 hours. Add water as needed to keep it from boiling dry. When you are ready to stop cooking, reduce the liquid as much as possible without letting it burn. Transfer to lidded containers.
- 2
Refrigerate the gorton for 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard the fat layer or stir it back into the gorton for a creamier spread.
- Calories 66.86 kcal Low Source
- Protein 3.91 g Low Source
- Carbs 1.78 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.82 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.79 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 16.33 mg Moderate
- Sodium 14.48 mg Low Source
- Fiber 0.58 g Low Source
- Sugar 1.4 g Low Source
- Added Sugar 1.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 4.74 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.22 mg Low Source
- Potassium 74.65 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.46 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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