Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread)
Serves: 3
Eloise Gerhold
1 January 1970
Based on User reviews:
52
Spice
53
Sweetness
49
Sourness
37
mins
Prep time (avg)
4.5
Difficulty
Ingredients:
Directions:
1
Stir the pork fat, ground pork, onions, water, cloves, and nutmeg together in a large pot
2
Season to taste with salt and pepper
3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the pork is tender, at least 1 1/2 hours
4
Use a potato masher to mash the pork mixture every 15 minutes as it cooks
5
The longer you simmer the gorton, the better the flavor will be
6
Add water as needed to keep the mixture from boiling dry
7
When you're ready to stop cooking, let the liquid reduce as much as possible without letting it burn
8
Refrigerate the gorton overnight
9
Remove and discard the fat layer, or stir it into the meat for a creamier spread