Soy-Free Rillettes de Porc
Experience a taste of French culinary tradition with this indulgent Soy-Free Rillettes de Porc, a rich and savory spread perfect for appetizers or snacking. Made from tender, slow-cooked pork shoulder and luscious diced pork fat, this recipe is pure comfort food with no soy additives. Aromatic herbs like thyme, bay leaves, and a touch of nutmeg add depth, while dry white wine rounds out the luxurious flavor profile. The key to its creamy, spreadable texture is the long, slow simmer and meticulous shredding, blending the pork with its rendered fat for a silky finish. Served with crusty bread or crisp crackers, these rillettes make an elegant yet rustic addition to any meal. Perfect for entertaining or a cozy night in, this easy-to-make classic is bound to impress.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Cut the pork shoulder into small cubes, about 3-4 cm in size.
In a large heavy-bottomed pot, combine the pork cubes, diced pork fat, water, and dry white wine.
Add the minced garlic, salt, freshly ground black pepper, bay leaves, dried thyme, and ground nutmeg to the pot.
Bring the pot to a gentle simmer over medium heat, then reduce the heat to low.
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.
Once the pork is cooked and tender, remove the bay leaves and increase the heat slightly to let any remaining liquid reduce.
Using two forks, shred the pork completely, mixing it with the rendered fat until it becomes a creamy and spreadable consistency.
Adjust seasoning to taste, adding more salt and pepper if necessary.
Transfer the rillettes into sterilized jars or ramekins, pressing down to remove any air pockets, and cover with a layer of melted pork fat.
Cool the rillettes to room temperature before covering and refrigerating to set, ideally overnight.
Serve the rillettes de porc with crusty bread or crackers as an appetizing spread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4458 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 399.8 g | 513% | |
| Saturated Fat | 148.8 g | 744% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 890 mg | 297% | |
| Sodium | 4572 mg | 199% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.6 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 181.6 g | 363% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 183 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 10.1 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 2924 mg | 62% | |
*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.
