Delicious and savory spread made with slow-cooked pork
Pork Rillettes
A delicious and savory spread made with slow-cooked pork
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pork belly skin removed
- 1 cup duck fat
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tbsp thyme leaves fresh
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Cut the pork belly into 2-inch cubes and place in a Dutch oven or oven-safe pot.
- Add the duck fat, minced garlic, and thyme leaves to the pot.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover the pot and place in the preheated oven.
- Cook for 4 hours, until the pork is very tender and easily shreds.
- Remove the pot from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Using two forks, shred the cooked pork in the pot, mixing it with the rendered fat.
- Transfer the pork and fat mixture to jars or ramekins.
- Press down lightly to remove any air pockets.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until chilled and set.
- Serve the pork rillettes on toasted bread or crackers, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
Calories: 300kcalProtein: 9gFat: 28g