Best 3 Rillettes De Porc Potted Pork Recipes

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**Rillettes de porc, a French culinary delight, offers a captivating journey into the world of slow-cooked, tender, and flavorful pork. This rustic spread boasts a rich history dating back to the 15th century, originating in the rural regions of France. Traditionally prepared using pork shoulder or belly, rillettes' preparation involves a meticulous process of slow-cooking the meat in its own fat until it melts and falls apart, resulting in a luscious, spreadable delicacy. Typically seasoned with garlic, thyme, and bay leaves, rillettes exudes an aromatic and savory essence that tantalizes the senses. Discover the art of crafting this delectable dish with our carefully curated collection of rillettes recipes, ranging from classic renditions to innovative variations that incorporate duck, goose, and even seafood. Embark on a culinary adventure and savor the timeless charm of rillettes de porc.**

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CLASSIC FRENCH PORK RILLETTES



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Classic French rillettes is not a pork pâté, instead, but soft melting meat created by long slow-cooking. They are delicious on a baguette.

Provided by Rebecca Franklin

Categories     Appetizer

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 pounds lean pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
3/4 pound pork fatback
1/2 pound duck legs, kept whole
3/4 cup water
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 dried bay leaf

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Preheat oven to 325 F. In a large ovenproof baking dish, mix all the ingredients.
  • Tightly cover the dish with foil or a well-fitting lid.
  • Cook in the center of the oven for 3 hours, until the meat is falling apart. It is imperative to keep checking the dish to make sure the meat is not drying out as it cooks; add more water if needed. Once cooked, remove the dish from the heat, leave the foil or lid in place and allow the meat to cool in the dish for 30 to 45 minutes until it is warm.
  • Remove the lid and discard the bay leaf and duck bones and any little pieces of meat which may have dried too far.
  • Shred and stir the meat and fat with a large fork until it resembles a chunky, creamy spread, if correctly cooked this will be very easy to do.
  • Place the rillettes in a beautiful serving pot and level with the back of a spoon.
  • Pour any remaining fat in the cooking dish over the surface to help keep the rillettes moist.
  • Chill for at least 24 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 531 kcal, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 141 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 435 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 43 g, ServingSize 6 to 8 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

PORK RILLETTES



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A French dish of potted meat with garlic, juniper and brandy. Slow-cook pork until tender then set into individual ramekins for a sensational starter

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Starter

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bay leaves
4 thyme sprigs
1kg rindless, boneless pork belly (it pays to use the best-quality pork you can find for this dish), cut into roughly walnut-sized cubes
5 garlic cloves , roughly chopped
10 juniper berries , roughly crushed, plush extra to decorate (optional)
¼ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
large splash of brandy or Calvados
4 tbsp duck or goose fat (optional)
sourdough toast
cornichons or sliced gherkins
dressed bitter leaves

Steps:

  • Reserve 1 bay leaf, then tip everything except the duck fat and serving suggestions into a bowl and season generously. If you have time, cover and leave the meat to marinate overnight in the fridge - however, this isn't essential.
  • Heat oven to 140C/120C fan/gas 1. Tip the meat and all the juices into a flameproof casserole dish with a lid. Pour over 250ml water, or enough to just cover the meat, and place the pan on a low heat. As soon as it starts to bubble, pop on the lid and put in the oven for 2½-3 hrs, removing it once to give it a good stir.
  • The meat should now be very tender. Leave it to cool slightly in the pan, then drain over a bowl to catch the fat and juices. Shred the pork by hand or put in a food processor and pulse a few times to shred, but don't overwork it into a paste. Taste, add extra seasoning if needed, then press meat into 2 small or 1 large serving dish, or pack into individual ramekins. Pour the juices and fat back over the meat, and put in the fridge for at least 2 hrs for the fat to harden. (To keep the rillettes for a week or so, cover with a layer of duck fat, and lay a bay leaf and a couple of juniper berries on top for decoration.)
  • Serve with sourdough toast, cornichons and a few bitter leaves (such as curly endive, rocket and radicchio), in a sharp mustardy dressing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 387 calories, Fat 32 grams fat, SaturatedFat 11 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Protein 24 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium

RILLETTES DE PORC (POTTED PORK)



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This is from a French recipe called "Rillettes de porc" - rillettes make the perfect picnic dish or for an "aperitif" with some crusty bread, cornichons (little gherkins) and a glass of red/white wine

Provided by RichardTheking

Categories     Pork

Time 3h45m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

800 g pork belly (Poitrine de porc)
1 leaf bay leaf (Feuille de laurier)
10 g salt (Sel)
20 g ground pepper (Poivre)
50 centiliters water (Eau)
2 garlic cloves (Ail)
5 g dried sage (Sauge)
5 g dried thyme (Thym)

Steps:

  • 1- Prepare all your ingredient. (Préparer tous les ingrédients).
  • 2- Remove the skin from a fresh pork belly. (Retirer la couanne de la poitrine de porc).
  • 3- Cut the meat into 2 cm squares. (Coupé la poitrine de porc en carré d'environ 2cm).
  • 4- Add the pork belly into a heavy pot (i.e. enameled cast iron works well). (Mettre les morceau de poitrine de porc dans une cocotte en fonte).
  • 5- Add two good glassful of water. (Ajouter environ 2 verres plein d'eau).
  • 6- Add a tea spoon of pepper. (Ajouter une cuillère à café de poivre).
  • 7- Add a table spoon of salt. (Ajouter une cuillere à soupe de sel).
  • 8- Add the two Garlic cloves. (Ajoutere deux gousses d'ail).
  • 9- Add one bay leaf. (Ajouter la feuille de laurier).
  • 10- Add the dried thyme. (Ajouter du thym).
  • 11- Add the dried sage. (Ajouter de la sauge).
  • 12- Check that you have all the ingredient inches. (Vérifier que vous n'avez oublier aucun ingredient).
  • 13- Cover, bring to the boil, and simmer the mixture for 3h00 / 2h30, checking occasionally to make sure the mixture does not become too dry (add more boiling water if this happens). (Couvrir et portez a l'ébullition, puis laisser cuire à feu doux pour 3h00 / 3h30, Verifier durant la cuisson que la
  • poirine ne se desséche pas, si c'est le cas rajouter un peu d'eau).
  • 14- Remove from the heat and remove the bay leaf et move the piece of pork to a dish. (Retirer la feuille de laurier et transferer les morceaux de porc dans un plat).
  • 15- Strain off the remaining juices from the casserol, much of which will be pork fat, and set aside. (Tranferer tous le jus de cuisson).
  • 16- Use your fingersto shred the meat finely. (Utiliser vos doigt pour émincer les morceaux tres finement - triturer).
  • 17- place the meat in a terrine. (Transferre la pâte émincée dans des terrines).
  • 18- Pushdown and compact. (Presser et compacter).
  • 19- Strain the reserved juice over the meat. (Verser le jus reccuperé précèdement au dessus).
  • 20- The juice should stand above the meet. (Le jus devrait se maintenir au dessus).
  • 21- Chill the rillettes in the refrigerator for at least 180 minutes until set. (Mettre au frigidaire toute la nuit).
  • 22- In the morning get the rillettes from the fridge. (Dans la matinée sortir les rillettes du frigidaire).
  • 23- Ready to serve with crusty bread and gurkins. Enjoy also with some wine before to start the Lunch or the dinner). (Deguster avec du pain et des cornichons. A midi ou dans la soirée avec un petit coup de rouge ou de blanc comme Graioun).

Tips for Making Perfect Rillettes de Porc:

  • Choose high-quality pork shoulder with good marbling for the best flavor.
  • Use a slow cooker or a Dutch oven to cook the pork on low heat for several hours to render the fat and tenderize the meat.
  • Add flavorful ingredients such as garlic, thyme, and bay leaves to the cooking liquid to infuse the pork with extra flavor.
  • Once the pork is cooked, let it cool slightly before shredding it with two forks.
  • Mix the shredded pork with the rendered fat and any desired seasonings.
  • Press the pork mixture into a terrine or jar and cover it with melted pork fat.
  • Refrigerate the rillettes for at least 24 hours before serving to allow the flavors to develop.

Conclusion:

Rillettes de porc is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a spread, dip, or main course. It is a great way to use up leftover pork and is perfect for picnics, potlucks, or parties. With careful preparation and attention to detail, you can create a flavorful and memorable rillettes de porc that will impress your friends and family.

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