Herbed Pork Rillettes Recipe

Name: Herbed Pork Rillettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound boneless pork loin; 1/2 pound bacon sliced; 2 cups water; 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme crushed; 3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon pimento; 2 tablespoons cognac OR other brandy; 2 tablespoons butter melted; crackers Assorted

Servings: persons

1/2 pound boneless pork loin
1/2 pound bacon sliced
2 cups water
3/4 teaspoon dried thyme crushed
3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary crushed
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon pimento
2 tablespoons cognac OR other brandy
2 tablespoons butter melted
crackers Assorted

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Cut pork and bacon into 1/2-inch pieces. In large saucepan combine pork, bacon, water, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 1 to 1 1/2 hours or till only about 1/4 cup liquid remains, stirring occasionally. Remove and discard bay leaf; let meat mixture cool 20 minutes. Transfer to food processor bowl or meat grinder; add cognac. Process until mixture is consistency of coarse cornmeal, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Pack mixture into a 2-cup wide-mouth serving container. Pour clarified butter over top surface. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 12-24 hours.
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Serve with assorted crackers.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound boneless pork loin, 1/2 pound bacon sliced, 2 cups water, 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme crushed, and more.

Yes, Herbed 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.

Herbed Pork Rillettes

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