Best 3 My Moms French Canadian Cretons Recipes
French Canadian cretons are a traditional dish that has been enjoyed by generations of families. This savory spread is made from a combination of ground pork, spices, and seasonings, and is typically served on toast or crackers. While there are many different recipes for cretons, they all share a few common ingredients and techniques. In this article, we will explore the best tips and tricks for making the perfect batch of French Canadian cretons. We will discuss the best cuts of pork to use, the importance of proper seasoning, and the ideal cooking methods. Whether you are a seasoned cook or a beginner, this guide will help you create a delicious and authentic dish that your family and friends will love.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
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
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 Ground Pork
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
MY MOM'S FRENCH CANADIAN CRETONS
A meat spread to eat with toast or crackers..not especially healthy but very traditional french canadian fare....and also delicious. It's really good with mustard on toast in the morning, or lunch...yummmmy.
Provided by hippychick
Categories Spreads
Time 1h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Put the ground pork, minced onion and garlic,dry mustard, allspice, salt and pepper in a medium size pot and begin to cook on med. high heatuntil meat looses some of its pinkness -- add the can of soup and water and cook till the mixture begins to bubble. Lower heat and let simmer 1/2 hr, stirring often so it doesn't stick.
- When the mixture has cooked and cooled, put into food processor and pulse -- careful not to make it too fine -- you want it a wee bit chunky but spreadable.
- You can put it into small plastic containers.or as mom does -- freeze in ice cube trays -- then pop out just one at a time.
- It's a good idea to seal with bacon fat -- unhealthy but it does seem to give it good flavor and keep it moist.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 330.4, Fat 25.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 81.7, Sodium 247.6, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 19.9
Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor.
- For a smooth texture, grind the pork and beef several times.
- If you don't have a meat grinder, you can ask your butcher to grind the meat for you.
- Be careful not to overcook the meat, or it will become dry and tough.
- Season the cretons to taste with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Serve the cretons hot or cold, with your favorite accompaniments.
Conclusion:
Cretons are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you serve them hot or cold, with bread, crackers, or potatoes, they are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy pork and beef, give cretons a try. You won't be disappointed!
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