Cretons Cremeux de Chez Nous (Traditional Creamy Cretons)

Cretons are a traditional French Canadian pork spread, similar to a pate, that's usually served on toast for breakfast. Here is a classic version that's creamy, not too greasy, and easy to spread.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 2 hr
• Total Time: 2 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk
• ½ teaspoon ground allspice
• 2 cups water
• freshly ground black pepper
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 2 pounds lean minced pork
• 2 ½ tablespoons quick-cooking oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine pork, onions, garlic, water, and pepper in a saucepan. Cook on low heat for 1 hour, stirring frequently.

Step 2

Stir quick-cooking oats, salt, allspice, and milk into pork mixture. Cook for 1 hour more, stirring frequently. Let cool slightly. Mix with an electric mixer at medium speed until mixture becomes creamy, about 1 minute.

Step 3

Refrigerate or freeze in small portions.