French Gorton Spread
Indulge in the rustic charm of French Gorton Spread, a traditional Canadian-French meat pâté that’s as rich in history as it is in flavor. Made with tender ground pork, finely chopped onions, and a perfectly balanced blend of warm spices like cinnamon and cloves, this creamy, spreadable delicacy boasts a comforting sweetness and subtle depth. Slowly simmered with milk, water, and breadcrumbs, the recipe achieves its irresistibly smooth texture through time and patience. Serve it chilled or at room temperature on slices of crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables for an elegant appetizer or snack. Ready in just over an hour, this old-world favorite is easy to make and perfect for entertaining or savoring at home.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Ground pork
- 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
- 1 cup Milk
- 1 cup Water
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 0.5 cup Breadcrumbs
Instructions
In a large saucepan or deep skillet, combine the ground pork, finely chopped onion, milk, and water.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook slowly, stirring occasionally, until the pork begins to crumble and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and add the cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to evenly distribute the spices.
Continue to simmer the mixture for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent it from sticking to the bottom of the pan. The meat should become very soft and blend into a smooth texture.
After 45 minutes, stir in the breadcrumbs and let the mixture cook for another 10-15 minutes until thickened and spreadable. Stir frequently during this stage to avoid burning.
Remove the pan from heat and allow the Gorton mixture to cool to room temperature.
Once cooled, transfer the spread to a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled. The chilling process helps the flavors meld together beautifully.
Serve the Gorton spread cold or at room temperature with slices of crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1728 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 102.6 g | 132% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.6 g | 193% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 3596 mg | 156% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.1 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.1 g | 15% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.3 g | ||
| Protein | 133.5 g | 267% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.7 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 499 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 554 mg | 12% | |
*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.
