Pork Rillettes Recipe

Name: Pork Rillettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds pork butt or pork belly, cut into 1-2 inch pieces; 1 cup water; 3 bay leaves; 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns; 10 whole cloves; 1 small onion, halved & trimmed; 1 tablespoon salt; 3-5 sprigs of thyme; salt; fresh ground black pepper

Servings: persons

3 pounds pork butt or pork belly, cut into 1-2 inch pieces
1 cup water
3 bay leaves
2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns
10 whole cloves
1 small onion, halved & trimmed
1 tablespoon salt
3-5 sprigs of thyme
salt
fresh ground black pepper

1
Combined first 8 ingredients into a slow cooker. Cook on high for 2 hours, then Low for 5-6 hours or until the meat is fork tender.
2
Let the mixture cool for about 2 hours. Skim the fat off the surface and reserve in a small bowl or container.
3
Take out the meat with a slotted spoon and put into the bowl of a stand mixer. Reserve the rendered fat/cooking juices. With the paddle attachment, beat the meat into a thick paste, adding some of the reserved cooking liquid if the mixture is a bit dry. Alternatively, you can mash the mixture with a wooden spoon (which is a lot of muscle strength involved). Taste and add more salt and pepper if needed. At this stage, you can add more spices and seasoning. I added some ground white pepper. But this would be nice with some smoked paprika.
4
Pack into clean & sterilized jars. Pour the reserved fat on top of the rillettes to seal. Cover jars with lid and refrigerate for about a week or freeze it (don't over pack if you plan to freeze).
5
Serve with crispy crackers or toast and some cornichons and pickled onions.

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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: 3 pounds pork butt or pork belly, cut into 1-2 inch pieces, 1 cup water, 3 bay leaves, 2 teaspoons whole black peppercorns, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pork Rillettes

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