Cretons
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Glutenfrei Canadian

Cretons

A classic Québécois pork spread gently simmered with onion, garlic, and warm spices until silky and savory. Serve it chilled on crisp toast or rustic bread as a traditional Canadian appetizer.

90 min 6 Portionen Medium
Alle Rezepte

Zubereitung

1
Combine the ground pork, milk, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaf in a heavy saucepan. Stir thoroughly so the spices and onion are evenly distributed before heating.
2
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture just to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently and breaking the pork into fine crumbles. Do not let the milk boil rapidly.
3
Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 60 to 70 minutes, stirring every 8 to 10 minutes. Keep the mixture at a quiet bubble until the pork is tender, the liquid is nearly absorbed, and the pork reaches 74°C.
Thickened cretons mixture after slow simmering KI-generiertes Bild
4
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust the salt or pepper while the mixture is still warm, then press it into a shallow serving dish or six small ramekins to create an even surface.
5
Cool uncovered for 20 minutes, then cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, until firm and spreadable.
6
Bring the cretons out 10 minutes before serving. Serve chilled or cool with toasted bread, crackers, and pickled vegetables.
Chilled cretons served on toast with cornichons and mustard KI-generiertes Bild

Warum dieses Rezept gelingt

Slow simmering tenderizes the ground pork while reducing the milk into a cohesive, spreadable base. Onion, garlic, and restrained warm spices provide the savory-sweet character associated with traditional cretons without overpowering the meat.

Aufbewahren und Aufwärmen

So bewahrst du es auf

Transfer the cooled cretons to a covered container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Keep chilled until serving.

So wärmst du es auf

Cretons are best served cold or cool and should not be reheated. If needed for spreading, let a portion stand at room temperature for 10 minutes, then return leftovers to the refrigerator.

Nährwerte / Portion

258kcal
15,83 gEiweiß
5,00 gKohlenhydrate
18,97 gFett
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Veröffentlicht 15 Aug. 2026 · aktualisiert 15 Aug. 2026