cretons

4 Pinches
Seattle, WA
Updated on Jul 12, 2015

A French Canadian "pate".

prep time 5 Min
cook time 1 Hr 10 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground pork
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and minced
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
  • - salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 pinch ground cloves
  • 1 pinch ground allspice
  • 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

How To Make cretons

  • Step 1
    Place the ground pork, milk, onion and garlic into a large saucepan. Season with salt, pepper, cloves and allspice. Cook over medium heat for about 1 hour.
  • Step 2
    Stir in the bread crumbs. Cook for 10 more minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  • Step 3
    Transfer to a small container and keep refrigerated. Use as a spread on toast points or crackers.

Discover More

Category: Spreads
Ingredient: Pork
Method: Stove Top
Culture: Canadian

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