Authentic French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread Recipe

Name: Authentic French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 10 mins
Ingredients: 1 pound lean pork butt, cut into pieces; 1 onion, chopped; 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; salt and black pepper to taste

An old Gorton recipe passed down from a French-Canadian Memere (Grandma). This delicious and spicy pork spread is perfect for sandwiches. Pronounced "gah-ton," it's traditionally served with mustard or enjoyed on its own.

Total time1 hr 10 mins
Prep time5 mins
Cook time1 hr 5 mins
Yield2 cups, 16

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Ingredients

1 pound lean pork butt, cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine pork, onion, cinnamon, and clove in a saucepan. Season generously with salt and pepper. Add enough water to just cover the pork. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the water has almost completely evaporated, approximately 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure the pork cooks evenly and doesn't stick.
Using a potato masher or wire whisk, break the pork into thin strands. Drain any remaining liquid, then transfer the gorton to a serving bowl. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 59 kcal
Fat Content: 4 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 1 g
Sodium Content: 18 mg
Protein Content: 5 g
Cholesterol Content: 18 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
Saturated Fat Content: 1 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g