Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread)
This gorton recipe is a French-Canadian pork spread, also known as cretons, that's flavored with nutmeg and clove for a hearty spread on toast or crackers.
Instructions
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{'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': '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 reduce heat to medium-low, mashing mixture with a potato masher every 15 minutes as it cooks; simmer until pork is tender, at least 1 ยฝ hours. Add water as necessary to keep mixture from boiling dry. Reduce liquid as much as possible when ready to stop cooking without letting it burn. Transfer to lidded containers.'}
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{'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Refrigerate gorton 8 hours to overnight. Remove and discard fat layer or stir into gorton for a creamier spread.'}
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (40 servings total)