French Canadian Cretons
Savory and rich, Cretons is a traditional meat spread from Quebec
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground pork
- 2 Tbsp lard
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ tsp ground cloves
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp all-spice
- ¾ cup 10% cream or whole milk
- ⅓ cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Brown ground pork with the lard in a heavy-bottomed pot or pan, over medium heat, breaking up pork as it cooks, so it resembles crumbs
- Add onion and garlic, cook until translucent.
- Stir in cloves, cinnamon and all-spice.
- Reduce heat to low, add milk and breadcrumbs, stirring to combine.
- Stir in salt and pepper.
- Simmer over low heat for about an hour, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat once the mixture has thickened and is spreadable.
- Allow to cool to room temperature.
- Store in mason jars or covered containers in the fridge until completely cooled.
- Serve cold.
Notes
Cretons will last in the fridge for up to three days in a covered container or mason jar.
Cretons can be frozen for later use for up to three months.