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.
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Shahanas Begum
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I love this dish. The spices and seasonings really make it.
Faizan Malik
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's so versatile. You can serve it with anything from mashed potatoes to rice.
Omaid Omaid
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a great way to use up leftover pork, and it's so delicious.
Liam Smithson
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.
esra esra
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it always turns out great. It's a real crowd-pleaser.
Its aj Gaming (Pubg Lover)
[email protected]This dish is so easy to make, and it's a great way to impress your guests.
Abdulhafiz Kedir
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pork, but I love this dish. The spices and seasonings really make it.
Niru Niru
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover pork. I always have a lot of pork left over after Thanksgiving and Christmas, and this is a delicious way to use it up.
Gblizzard YouTube
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it.
sk ariyanvi
[email protected]I've never had cretons before, but this recipe looks amazing! I can't wait to try it.
shawn wilkie
[email protected]My mom used to make this dish all the time when I was growing up. It's so comforting and delicious, and I love that it's so easy to make. I always add a little bit of extra garlic and onion, and I like to serve it with mashed potatoes and gravy.