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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gorton: French‑Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 13
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 40
- General Wellness
- 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.
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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 3%
- Protein 3.91 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 1.78 g 1%
- Total Fat 4.82 g Moderate 6%
- Saturated Fat 1.79 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 16.33 mg Moderate 5%
- Sodium 14.48 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.58 g Low Source 2%
- Total Sugars 1.4 g --
- Added Sugars 1.0 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 4.74 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.22 mg Low Source 1%
- Potassium 74.65 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.46 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.16 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Gorton: French Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread is made with 6 ingredients and serves 40. It takes about 2 hrs and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Diced Onion, Ground Cloves, Ground Nutmeg, and Ground Pork. Each serving provides about 66.86 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gorton: French‑Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread made of?
- The main ingredients are Diced Onion, Ground Cloves, Ground Nutmeg, Ground Pork, Salt & Pepper. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gorton: French‑Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread?
- About 2 hrs in total: 15 mins to prepare and 1 hr 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 66.86 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gorton: French‑Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Gorton: French‑Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread healthy?
- Gorton: French‑Canadian Pork Rillettes Spread has an easyChef Pro health score of 40/100. Per serving, it provides 66.86 calories and 3.91 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: saturated fat at 1.79 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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