Best 4 Cretons De Quebec Recipes
Cretons de Québec is a traditional French-Canadian dish made from ground pork, spices, and onions. It is typically eaten as a spread on toast or crackers, or as a filling for sandwiches and pâtés. Cretons de Québec has a rich history and is considered a national dish in Quebec, Canada. In this article, we will explore the best recipes for cooking cretons de Québec, providing step-by-step instructions and tips for creating this delicious dish in your own kitchen.
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CRETONS
This is a pork spread that used to be very popular amongst French Canadian working in the woods. This is best appreciated spread on toasts or plain multigrain bread.
Provided by Nans
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Ground Pork Recipes
Time 1h20m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 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, then stir in the bread crumbs. Cook for 10 more minutes. Adjust seasonings to taste. Transfer to a small container and keep refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 100.7 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 26.2 mg, Fat 6 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 7.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 44.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g
CRETONS DE QUEBEC
A French-Canadian breakfast spread for toast. Absolutely delicious! You can spread mustard or jam over to make the taste even better! Pumpkin pie spice can be substituted for the mixed spice in this recipe.
Provided by Wendy
Categories Pork Sausage
Time 1h35m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place pork in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown.
- Drain off fat. Add milk, onion, garlic, mixed spice, salt and pepper. Continue simmering on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until milk evaporates. Let cool and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.1 calories, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 43.5 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 436.6 mg, Sugar 3.5 g
MY MOM'S CRETONS (AKA GORTON) AND TOURTIERE
There are as many recipes for Cretons as there are folks making it in Quebec. This recipe is my adaptation of my Family's recipe. Note; it does not contain milk.
Provided by Mike Pellerin
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h30m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- If your meat is too lean, cut up 1/4-1/3 pound Salt Pork, and render into lardons. Remove the salt pork bits, then continue the recipe, omitting the salt. Do not use bacon for the extra fat, bacon is smoked. You can use Lard, 1-2 T, in a pinch.
- Put all ingredients into a large sauce pot, just covering by an inch with the water.
- Mix together.
- Simmer on low, stirring frequently for 3-4 hours.
- Add water as needed to keep moist and from sticking.
- After the allotted cooking time you should have simmered the mixture down till there is about an inch of combined fat and water.
- Taste to check the seasonings. If your spices are old, you may need to re-spice the mixture
- (with the same amounts), then cook out the raw taste a bit.
- Transfer to a bowl to cool, stirring to keep fat suspended in meat.
- Serve warm on toast, or cold for sandwiches.
- For Tourtiere mix the same mixture with 3 0r 4 mashed (dry) potatoes,
- allowing them to suck up the moisture.
- Allow to cool, and ladle into pre-pared pie crusts.
- Egg wash and bake to specifications.
EMERIL LAGASSE'S CRETON
Creton is a french-canadian specialty; this type of "pork pate" is certainly not healthy, but really delicious! I like it spread on toast or crackers, along with hot mustard. Many in Quebec eat it at breakfast. Prep time includes chilling time.
Provided by Lennie
Categories Spreads
Time P1DT2h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large saute pan, add the pork and cook until no longer pink, about 3 minutes.
- Add the onions and garlic, and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the salt, pepper, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the milk and bread crumbs and cook for 3 minutes over medium heat, stirring to break up the meat.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the pork is very tender and most of the liquid is evaporated, about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Remove the lid and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and all the liquid is evaporated, about 10 to 15 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and adjust the seasoning, to taste.
- Transfer to a decorative bowl or several smaller ramekins, smoothing the top with a rubber spatula.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until well chilled and firm, at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve with thinly sliced French bread or toasted French bread croutons.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.4, Fat 21, SaturatedFat 8, Cholesterol 92, Sodium 503.1, Carbohydrate 7.2, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 2.8, Protein 26.1
Tips:
- For the best results, use fresh pork shoulder or butt. Frozen or pre-packaged meat may not yield the same flavor and texture.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can ask your butcher to grind the pork for you. You can also use a food processor, but be careful not to over-process the meat, as this will make it tough.
- Be sure to season the pork well with salt, pepper, and other spices. This will help to develop the flavor of the cretons.
- Cook the cretons slowly over low heat. This will help to render the fat and prevent the meat from becoming dry.
- Once the cretons are cooked, let them cool completely before storing them. This will help to prevent spoilage.
Conclusion:
Cretons de Quebec is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you spread it on toast, use it as a sandwich filling, or cook it into other dishes, cretons is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy pork, give cretons de Quebec a try!
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