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Cretons Recipe

A traditional French-Canadian pork spread, perfect for breakfast.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: French-Canadian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Ground pork
  • 1 cup Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 cup Milk
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a large pot, combine ground pork, onion, garlic, milk, and water.
  2. 2. Season with salt, pepper, cloves, and cinnamon.
  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 mason jars and refrigerate.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 350mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 100IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Pork Spread, Traditional
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