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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

COUNTRY PâTé



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Making homemade pâté, of course, is all about grinding. Here again, you can always buy a ready-made pâté from a specialty store, but making your own allows you total command of the quality of the ingredients and the freshness of the finished product. This recipe is for a country-style pâté, which means that it's more rustic in texture and appearance than a smoother, mousse-like pâté. Country-style pâté usually includes chicken liver as well as pork and veal. The mixture is ground coarsely, and small cubes of meat, bits of fruit, and nuts-called garnishes-are folded in before the whole thing is packed into a terrine and baked. Maintaining the desired texture depends on making sure that all the ingredients-as well as the grinding equipment itself-are well chilled before you grind. Place everything in the freezer (the grinder for a half hour, the meat for fifteen minutes or so), so it's very cold, then grind the meats according to their fat content, starting with the fattiest, as these are most likely to lose their structure and become pasty if ground when warm. After baking the terrine in a water bath (bain marie), the final, vital step is weighting the pâté to compress it, eliminating excess moisture and fat and giving it a sliceable texture. Once the terrine is compressed and well chilled, unmold it, then slice with a serrated knife, which will cut cleanly without marring the shape. Serve with its classic accompaniments: good bread, a flavorful grainy mustard, and cornichons.

Yield Serves 6 to 12

Number Of Ingredients 23

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 medium shallots, peeled and minced
8 ounces skinless fatback, cut into small dice, chilled
6 ounces chicken livers (about 6), chilled
5 ounces boneless pork loin, cut into small dice, chilled
5 ounces boneless veal shoulder or neck, cut into small dice, chilled
3 ounces best-quality cooked ham, cut into small dice, chilled
1 ounce fatback, skin removed, cut into 1/3-inch dice
2 ounces chicken liver (about 2), cut into 1/3-inch dice
2 ounces boneless veal neck or shoulder, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces boneless pork loin, cut into 1/4-inch dice
2 ounces best-quality ham, cut into 1/4-inch dice
10 grinds fresh black pepper
Pinch of allspice
Pinch of freshly ground nutmeg
1 large egg
1 tablespoon cognac
1 tablespoon port wine
1/4 cup golden raisins
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons shelled, unsalted pistachios
Coarse salt
2 dried bay leaves
1 1/4 to 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced bacon or fatback

Steps:

  • Prepare ground meat Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add shallots and cook until translucent, stirring constantly to prevent browning, about 6 minutes. Place in a large mixing bowl to cool. Meanwhile, grind the meats on medium speed with the fine die, making sure not to put too much meat into the feed tube at once. Grind the fatback first, before it becomes too warm, followed by the chicken livers, then the raw meats. Grind the cooked ham last (it has the firmest texture and least amount of fat and will be able to grind well even though the grinder parts are no longer as cold).
  • Add shallots and garnishes Stir in the shallots, along with all of the garnishes, except the bay leaves. Add 2 teaspoons salt and mix to evenly distribute. To test for seasoning, heat some oil in a small skillet and cook a small amount of pâté mixture thoroughly. Taste and adjust seasoning, if desired.
  • Prepare mold Heat oven to 400°F with rack in center. Line a 1 1/2-quart, 4 by 13-inch terrine with bacon, slightly overlapping the pieces and leaving an overhang of about 4 inches on one side (most likely you will need to use one whole piece and a half piece laid end to end, in order to have a piece long enough to line mold with desired overhang).
  • Fill mold Bring a medium pot of water to a boil while you fill the mold. Spoon some of the meat mixture in the bottom of the mold and press firmly into the corners. Continue with remaining meat, making sure to distribute it firmly and evenly as you work so there are no gaps or air bubbles. When all meat is in the mold, press to flatten meat evenly. Fold over bacon, beginning with the long sides first, then the short ends. Arrange bay leaves on top. Cover with terrine lid.
  • Bake Place terrine in a roasting pan and add boiling water until the level reaches halfway up the sides of the terrine. Bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted near the middle registers 165°F, about 1 1/2 hours.
  • Compress pâté Cut a piece of cardboard to fit the interior of the terrine mold. Wrap cardboard tightly in aluminum foil. Remove terrine from roasting pan. Remove lid, and place terrine on wire rack set on a rimmed baking sheet. Place prepared cardboard on top of the terrine. Weight with canned items or other heavy objects. (This will allow excess fat to spill over the sides of the terrine as the pâté compresses.) Refrigerate terrine for 8 hours. (Terrine can be refrigerated up to 3 days; remove cardboard and weight after 8 hours, then cover tightly with lid or plastic wrap.)
  • Unmold pâté Unmold terrine by inverting onto a platter or cutting board. If necessary, dip terrine in warm water and run a paring knife around edge to loosen before inverting.
  • Serve With a serrated knife, cut pâté into 1/2-inch-thick slices, and serve with toasted baguette slices, grainy mustard, and cornichons.
  • You will need a 1 1/2-quart terrine that is about 4 by 13 inches. The terrine is lined with bacon in the recipe below to add another layer of flavor; be sure there is adequate overhang on one long side of the dish, so you can wrap it over the top of the mixture, covering the entire surface.

EGG PASTA DOUGH



Egg Pasta Dough image

The pasta-bilities are endless with this recipe that yields a supple, springy fresh egg pasta dough that's so easy to work with, you won't even need a pasta maker-a rolling pin will do just fine. A combination of whole eggs and egg yolks contributes to the dough's easy workability and rich flavor. A blend of specialty flours, the super-fine "00" and coarser semolina, result in a pasta with a delicate texture and the perfect amount of chew. Give this dough a try when making Garganelli with Fennel Puttanesca or Ricotta Raviolo with Garlicky Greens.

Provided by Greg Lofts

Categories     Food & Cooking     Cuisine-Inspired Recipes     Italian Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield Makes about 1 pound

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 1/2 cups "00" flour, plus more as needed
1/2 cup semolina flour
2 large eggs plus 6 large egg yolks, room temperature
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • On a clean work surface or in a large bowl, combine both flours. Make a well in center; add eggs and yolks, 1 tablespoon warm water, and oil. Using a fork and whisking outward from the center of well, gradually incorporate flour mixture into egg mixture until a ragged dough forms.
  • Transfer to a lightly floured work surface and knead until dough is smooth and springs back when pressed with a finger, 8 to 10 minutes. While kneading, add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough feels too dry; or add more "00" flour, 1 tablespoon at a time, if dough feels too sticky.
  • Divide dough in half. Pat each half into an approximately 1-inch-thick square; tightly wrap in plastic and let stand at least 1 hour and up to 3 hours before using.

MY MOM'S CRETONS (AKA GORTON) AND TOURTIERE



My Mom's Cretons (Aka Gorton) and Tourtiere image

There are as many recipes for Cretons as there are folks making it in Quebec. This recipe is my adaptation of my Family's recipe. Note; it does not contain milk.

Provided by Mike Pellerin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 3h30m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 lbs ground pork butt (or ground pork)
1 medium onion (chopped fine)
1 tablespoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2 cups water (you may not need it all)
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • If your meat is too lean, cut up 1/4-1/3 pound Salt Pork, and render into lardons. Remove the salt pork bits, then continue the recipe, omitting the salt. Do not use bacon for the extra fat, bacon is smoked. You can use Lard, 1-2 T, in a pinch.
  • Put all ingredients into a large sauce pot, just covering by an inch with the water.
  • Mix together.
  • Simmer on low, stirring frequently for 3-4 hours.
  • Add water as needed to keep moist and from sticking.
  • After the allotted cooking time you should have simmered the mixture down till there is about an inch of combined fat and water.
  • Taste to check the seasonings. If your spices are old, you may need to re-spice the mixture
  • (with the same amounts), then cook out the raw taste a bit.
  • Transfer to a bowl to cool, stirring to keep fat suspended in meat.
  • Serve warm on toast, or cold for sandwiches.
  • For Tourtiere mix the same mixture with 3 0r 4 mashed (dry) potatoes,
  • allowing them to suck up the moisture.
  • Allow to cool, and ladle into pre-pared pie crusts.
  • Egg wash and bake to specifications.

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