Memere's Creton French Canadian Pork Pate

Discover the comforting flavors of "Memere's Creton," a traditional French Canadian pork pâté that brings old-world charm to your table. This rich and savory spread is made from tender ground pork simmered to perfection with milk, finely grated onion, and warm spices like cinnamon and cloves. Slow-cooked over low heat, the mixture develops a creamy, pâté-like consistency before being finished with unseasoned bread crumbs for the perfect texture. Once chilled, this classic creton is ideal for spreading on toast, crackers, or fresh baguette slices, capturing the heart of French Canadian cuisine. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a rustic appetizer, this heritage recipe is a must-try for lovers of homemade comfort food. Keywords: French Canadian creton, pork pâté recipe, traditional creton, breakfast spread, comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground pork
• 2 cups Whole milk
• 1 medium Yellow onion, finely grated
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
• 0.5 cup Bread crumbs (unseasoned)

Directions

Step 1

In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven, combine the ground pork, milk, and grated onion over medium heat.

Step 2

Cook the mixture for about 10 minutes while stirring frequently, breaking up the pork into small pieces as it cooks.

Step 3

Once the mixture begins to boil, reduce the heat to low and add the salt, black pepper, cinnamon, and cloves. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.

Step 4

Cover the pan partially with a lid and simmer the mixture on low heat for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking or burning.

Step 5

As the mixture cooks, it will thicken and develop a pâté-like consistency. Taste and adjust the seasoning, if necessary.

Step 6

When the cooking time is complete, stir in the bread crumbs to bind the mixture further and absorb any excess liquid.

Step 7

Remove the pan from heat and allow the creton to cool slightly before transferring it to a loaf pan or a shallow dish. Press it down with the back of a spoon to pack it tightly.

Step 8

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the pâté to set.

Step 9

Once chilled, serve the creton spread on toast, crackers, or fresh baguette slices. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1666.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3308.4

Total Fat 207.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 79.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 875.0mg	0%
Sodium 4711.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 85.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 8.2g	0%
Total Sugars 34.8g
Protein 259.2g	0%

Vitamin D 214.7IU	0%
Calcium 1033.0mg	0%
Iron 12.1mg	0%
Potassium 1186.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.5%

Protein: 31.9%

Carbs: 10.6%