Pork rillette is a traditional French delicacy featuring tender, slow-simmered pork that is shredded and mixed with flavorful fats and seasonings. This recipe transforms leftover roast pork into a luxurious, spreadable delicacy with deep savory notes from onion, parsley, nutmeg, and mace. The texture is silky yet chunky, offering a perfect balance of moisture and flavor. Ideal for serving on crusty bread at appetizer parties or as a gourmet sandwich filling, this dish brings restaurant-quality elegance to your home table. It pairs beautifully with sharp mustard or pickled vegetables, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
Pork Rillette
Description
Pork rillette is a traditional French delicacy featuring tender, slow-simmered pork that is shredded and mixed with flavorful fats and seasonings. This recipe transforms leftover roast pork into a luxurious, spreadable delicacy with deep savory notes from onion, parsley, nutmeg, and mace. The texture is silky yet chunky, offering a perfect balance of moisture and flavor. Ideal for serving on crusty bread at appetizer parties or as a gourmet sandwich filling, this dish brings restaurant-quality elegance to your home table. It pairs beautifully with sharp mustard or pickled vegetables, making it a versatile addition to any meal.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the chopped roast pork, minced onion, chicken stock, parsley, grated nutmeg, powdered mace, salt, and pepper into a heavy-bottomed pot.
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Cover the pot and simmer gently over low heat for 10-15 minutes until the pork is heated through and the flavors have blended.
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Transfer the mixture to a food processor bowl.
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Pulse the mixture briefly to chop and combine the ingredients; do not puree into a smooth paste, as you want to retain some texture.
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Taste the mixture. If the pork was very lean, stir in the softened butter to add richness and moisture.
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Divide the rillette among 3-4 small serving crocks or ramekins.
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Pour a thin layer of melted butter over the top of the rillette in each crock to seal it.
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Refrigerate until the butter sets and the rillette is completely cool.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 321.7kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 17.8g28%
- Saturated Fat 6.2g31%
- Cholesterol 104.1mg35%
- Sodium 83.5mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 2.3g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
- Sugars 1.2g
- Protein 34.9g70%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
