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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, Snack
Cuisine: French-Canadian
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground pork
  • 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a saucepan, combine ground pork, onion, milk, and water.
  2. 2. Add salt, pepper, cloves, and cinnamon. Stir well.
  3. 3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Transfer to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
  5. 5. Refrigerate until firm. Serve chilled.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 350mg | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Pork, Spread
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