Five Spice Pork Rillettes Recipe

Name: Five Spice Pork Rillettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 garlic cloves; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided; 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces; 1 pound skinless pork fatback (not salted), cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 5 flat-leaf parsley sprigs; 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf; 5 scallions, 3 halved crosswise and 2 finely chopped; 2 cups water; 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon dry Sherry, divided; 1 medium carrot, finely chopped; cheesecloth; kitchen string; a 4-cup terrine or crock; toasted baguette or crackers

Servings: persons

3 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 pound skinless pork fatback (not salted), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
5 flat-leaf parsley sprigs
1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf
5 scallions, 3 halved crosswise and 2 finely chopped
2 cups water
1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon dry Sherry, divided
1 medium carrot, finely chopped
cheesecloth
kitchen string
a 4-cup terrine or crock
toasted baguette or crackers

1
Preheat oven to 325F with rack in lower third.
2
Mince and mash garlic with five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
3
Rub onto pork and fatback in a 5-quart heavy pot.
4
Wrap parsley, bay leaf, and halved scallions in cheesecloth and tie with string.
5
Add to pot with pork, water, and 1/3 cup Sherry and bring to a boil.
6
Cover and braise in oven until meat is very tender, about 3 hours.
7
Boil carrot until crisp-tender, about 4 minutes.
8
Stir in chopped scallion and cook 1 minute.
9
Drain and cool slightly.
10
Drain pork mixture in a large sieve set over a bowl, reserving liquid.
11
Finely shred meat and lightly mash fatback with tines, transferring both to a bowl.
12
Skim and reserve fat from liquid.
13
Stir 1/2 cup liquid into meat with vegetables, remaining tablespoon Sherry and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper.
14
Cool.
15
Transfer to terrine, pressing lightly.
16
Top with 1/4 inch of fat.
17
Cool, then chill 8 hours.
18
Serve at room temperature.

988

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

100

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder, 1 tablespoon plus 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided, 2 pounds boneless pork shoulder, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces, and more.

Yes, Five Spice Pork Rillettes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Five Spice Pork Rillettes

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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