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Cretons
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 180 Minutes
Ready In: 195 Minutes
Servings: 10
From Canadian Living Cookbook. I didn't want to lose this recipe so thought I would post it on Recipezaar. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
1/2 lb lard or 1/2 lb finely chopped pork fatback
2 lbs ground pork
1 cup water
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove
Directions:
1. In large, heavy pot over low heat, cook pork fat until browned, stirring often; set aside both browned bits and melted fat.
2. Simmer ground pork with water over low heat for about 1 hour. Add melted fat and browned bits, onion, garlic, salt, savory, pepper, cinnamon and cloves. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
3. Let mixter cool. Stir well; taste and adjust seasoning. Pack into small pots. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.
By RecipeOfHealth.com