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cretons-recipe

Cretons Recipe

A traditional French-Canadian pork spread, perfect for breakfast or as a snack.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French-Canadian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground Pork
  • 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, combine ground pork, onion, and garlic. Cook over medium heat until the pork is no longer pink.
  2. 2. Add milk, salt, pepper, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon. Stir well to combine.
  3. 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 2 hours or until the mixture is thickened and the liquid is mostly evaporated.
  4. 4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer the mixture to a food processor and pulse until smooth.
  5. 5. Transfer the cretons to a container and refrigerate until firm. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Pork Spread, Traditional
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