French Pork Rillettes (Rillettes de Porc)
"Imagine sinking your teeth into the most exquisitely flavored fork-tender pork that has been simmered for hours in aromatic spices and then spread on crispy baguettes...c'est très délicieux!..."
INGREDIENTS
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3 pounds quality pork shoulder, preferably pasture-raised, cut into 1-inch cubes
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2 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
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1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
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1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
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2 tablespoons sea salt
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2 teaspoons ground coriander
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1 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
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1/2 teaspoon curing salt #1 (aka Prague powder) ((optional but recommended to prevent an unattractive brown/gray-colored meat once cooked))
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1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
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1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
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1/4 teaspoon ground dried ginger
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8 juniper berries
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1/4 cup dry white wine
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14 ounces quality pasture-raised pork lard ((you'll need 14-18 ounces))
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OR render your own lard (it's super easy, here's how!) ((not to mention it's MUCH cheaper!))
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