Best French Gorton Spread Recipes

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GORTON (FRENCH-CANADIAN PORK SPREAD)



Gorton (French-Canadian Pork Spread) image

French-Canadian pork spread for toast and crackers....This was my memere's recipe and so far I have never had any better. Very simple to make :) I guess from what I read, Croton and Gorton are almost the same, Gorton being the New Englander translation :) Enjoy

Provided by Lil1

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Pate Recipes

Time 14h

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 pounds finely ground pork fat
2 pounds finely ground pork
2 onions, finely chopped
4 cups water
1 teaspoon ground cloves
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Stir the pork fat, ground pork, onions, water, cloves, and nutmeg together in a large pot. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the pork is tender, at least 1 1/2 hours. Use a potato masher to mash the pork mixture every 15 minutes as it cooks.
  • The longer you simmer the gorton, the better the flavor will be. Add water as needed to keep the mixture from boiling dry. When you're ready to stop cooking, let the liquid reduce as much as possible without letting it burn. Refrigerate the gorton overnight. Remove and discard the fat layer, or stir it into the meat for a creamier spread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.1 g, Cholesterol 27.6 mg, Fat 23.4 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.5 g, Sodium 15.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g

FRENCH-CANADIAN GORTON PORK SPREAD



French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread image

Old recipe from French-Canadian Memere (Grandma). Delicious and spicy pork spread for sandwiches. Pronounced 'gah-ton'. Enjoy on a sandwich with mustard or eat alone.

Provided by Polish Frog

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Pate Recipes

Time 5h15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound lean pork butt, cut into pieces
1 onion, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
salt and black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place the pork, onion, cinnamon, and clove into a saucepan. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Pour in water to just cover the meat. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook until the water has nearly evaporated, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure the pork cooks evenly.
  • Use a potato masher or wire whisk to break the pork into thin strands. Pour off any remaining liquid, then spoon the gorton into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 58.7 calories, Carbohydrate 1.4 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 17.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

FRENCH GORTON SPREAD



French Gorton Spread image

This is a delicious pork meat spread that I grew up with. Delicious on toast with a little mustard. All my french Canadian relatives made it, now I seem to be the only one left who knows how.

Provided by CookstoRelax

Categories     Meat

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 1/2 lbs ground pork
1 medium onion, diced fine
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon clove
1 dash salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Put all ingredients into an uncovered deep saucepan and simmer for about 2 hours. Keep mashing down. Pour into a bowl and let sit overnight. Skim off any excess fat and spread for sandwhiches.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.8, Fat 35.5, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 160, Sodium 125.8, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 1.2, Protein 44

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