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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: 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: French-Canadian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Pork
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 small Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, combine ground pork, milk, water, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, ground cloves, and ground cinnamon.
  2. 2. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, until the mixture comes to a boil.
  3. 3. Reduce heat to low and simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 90 minutes or until the mixture is thickened and the liquid is mostly evaporated.
  4. 4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  5. 5. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and refrigerate until completely cooled and set.
  6. 6. Serve cold, spread on toast or crackers.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Pork Spread, Traditional
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