Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread)

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French-Canadian pork spread for toast and crackers....This was my memere's recipe and so far I have never had any better. Very simple to make :) I guess from what I read, Croton and Gorton are almost the same, Gorton being the New Englander translation :) Enjoy

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 45 mins
Additional Time:
12 hrs
Total Time:
14 hrs
Servings:
40
Yield:
5 cups

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds finely ground pork fat

  • 2 pounds finely ground pork

  • 2 onions, finely chopped

  • 4 cups water

  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves

  • ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg

  • salt and black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Stir the pork fat, ground pork, onions, water, cloves, and nutmeg together in a large pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 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. Use a potato masher to mash the pork mixture every 15 minutes as it cooks.

  2. The longer you simmer the gorton, the better the flavor will be. Add water as needed to keep the mixture from boiling dry. When you're ready to stop cooking, let the liquid reduce as much as possible without letting it burn. Refrigerate the gorton overnight. Remove and discard the fat layer, or stir it into the meat for a creamier spread.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

236 Calories
23g Fat
1g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 40
Calories 236
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 23g 30%
Saturated Fat 9g 43%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 15mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 0%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 89mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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