Rillettes de Porc
Indulge in the rich, rustic flavors of French cuisine with this recipe for Rillettes de Porc, a slow-cooked delicacy that transforms simple ingredients into a luxurious spread. Made with tender pork shoulder, flavorful pork belly, and luscious duck fat, this dish is simmered gently with white wine, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme for hours until the meat reaches a melt-in-your-mouth consistency. Shredded to perfection and sealed in duck fat, Rillettes de Porc are chilled to develop deep, savory notes that pair beautifully with crusty bread or crackers. Perfect for entertaining or elevating your charcuterie board, this traditional French pork spread is a true masterpiece of comfort food. Keywords: Rillettes de Porc recipe, French pork spread, slow-cooked pork, charcuterie board ideas, rustic French cuisine.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1000 grams Pork shoulder
- 500 grams Pork belly
- 200 grams Duck fat
- 250 ml White wine
- 6 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 pieces Bay leaves
- 3 pieces Thyme sprigs
- 15 grams Coarse sea salt
- 10 grams Black peppercorns
Instructions
Cut the pork shoulder and pork belly into large chunks, about 2 inches each.
Peel and lightly crush the garlic cloves.
In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, combine the pork shoulder, pork belly, duck fat, white wine, garlic cloves, bay leaves, thyme sprigs, coarse sea salt, and black peppercorns.
Add just enough water to cover the meat entirely.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
Partially cover the pot with a lid and cook slowly for about 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally. The pork should be very tender and easy to shred.
Remove the pot from heat and discard the bay leaves and thyme sprigs.
Using two forks, shred the meat into fine pieces directly in the pot. Keep it moist with the cooking juices.
Transfer the rillettes into sterilized jars or an airtight container, and pour a thin layer of the remaining duck fat over the top to seal the meat.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to allow the flavors to meld.
Before serving, bring the rillettes to room temperature and serve with crusty bread or toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6742 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 583.2 g | 748% | |
| Saturated Fat | 204.1 g | 1020% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1442 mg | 481% | |
| Sodium | 6910 mg | 300% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.9 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.8 g | 14% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 285.0 g | 570% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 381 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 13.7 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 4582 mg | 97% | |
*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.
