FRENCH-CANADIAN GORTON PORK SPREAD

French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread image

Old recipe from French-Canadian Memere (Grandma). Delicious and spicy pork spread for sandwiches. Pronounced 'gah-ton'. Enjoy on a sandwich with mustard or eat alone.

Provided by Polish Frog

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Pate Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 pound lean pork butt, cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

Place the pork, onion, cinnamon, and clove into a saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour in water to just cover the meat. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the water has nearly evaporated, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure the pork cooks evenly.
Use a potato masher or wire whisk to break the pork into thin strands. Pour off any remaining liquid, then spoon the gorton into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g