Soy-Free Rillettes de Porc

Indulge in the rich, rustic charm of homemade Soy-Free Rillettes de Porc, a classic French delicacy reimagined for those avoiding soy-based ingredients. This traditional slow-cooked spread features tender chunks of pork shoulder simmered with aromatic garlic, thyme, and nutmeg in a fragrant blend of white wine and rendered pork fat. The result? A creamy, melt-in-your-mouth texture perfect for spreading on crusty bread or crackers. With just 20 minutes of prep time and simple ingredients, this hearty recipe is easy to create yet luxuriously satisfying. Ideal for special occasions or an elevated snack, these soy-free rillettes bring authentic French flair to your table while catering to a wide range of dietary preferences.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1000 grams Pork shoulder, boneless and skinless
• 200 grams Pork fat, diced
• 250 milliliters Water
• 150 milliliters Dry white wine
• 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
• 10 grams Salt
• 5 grams Black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 pieces Bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon Thyme, dried
• 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg, ground

Directions

Step 1

Cut the pork shoulder into small cubes, about 3-4 cm in size.

Step 2

In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the pork cubes, diced pork fat, water, and dry white wine.

Step 3

Add the minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, bay leaves, dried thyme, and ground nutmeg to the pot.

Step 4

Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.

Step 5

Cover the pot and allow the pork to cook slowly, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 hours or until the pork is very tender and easily shredded.

Step 6

Once the pork is cooked and tender, remove the bay leaves and increase the heat slightly to let any remaining liquid reduce.

Step 7

Using two forks, shred the pork completely, mixing it with the rendered fat until it becomes a creamy and spreadable consistency.

Step 8

Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt and pepper if necessary.

Step 9

Transfer the rillettes into sterilized jars or ramekins, pressing down to remove any air pockets, and cover with a layer of melted pork fat.

Step 10

Cool the rillettes to room temperature before covering and refrigerating to set, ideally overnight.

Step 11

Serve the rillettes de porc with crusty bread or crackers as an appetizing spread.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1630.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4457.6

Total Fat 399.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 148.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 890mg	0%
Sodium 4572.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 11.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 2.6g	0%
Total Sugars 1.7g
Protein 181.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 183.3mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2924.4mg	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: 82.3%

Protein: 16.6%

Carbs: 1.1%