French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread

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Old gorton 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.

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
2 cups
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Place pork, onion, cinnamon, and clove into a saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to just cover pork. Bring to a boil.

  2. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until water has nearly evaporated, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure pork cooks evenly.

  3. Use a potato masher or wire whisk to break pork into thin strands. Pour off any remaining liquid, then spoon gorton into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until cold before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

59 Calories
4g Fat
1g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 59
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 18mg 6%
Sodium 18mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 1g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 9mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 112mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.