Creton à Maman (My Mom’s Recipe)

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3

Creton à Maman, a classic French-Canadian spread

by The Chefin Appetizer

Prep

10 min

Cook

3 hours

Ready In

3 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 lb ground pork
	1 - 1 1/2 liter milk ( fatter the better but no more than Homo milk )
	1 medium onion , finely chopped
	1 -2 fresh chives , finely chopped or 1 tablespoon dried chives
	1/2 teaspoon salt ( to taste )
	1 teaspoon pepper ( to taste )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

10-12

Calories

350

Sugar

Fat

30g

Creton à Maman is a traditional French-Canadian dish that has been passed down through generations of Quebecois families. It is a mixture of ground pork, milk, and seasoning that is slowly cooked down to a thick paste and then chilled. The resulting spread can be used in a variety of ways, making it a staple of many Quebecois households.

Instructions

1.	In a large saucepan, combine the ground pork with enough milk to cover and cook over medium heat until the meat is browned.
2.	Add the onion and chives to the meat and stir to combine.
3.	Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4.	Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally and adding milk as needed to keep the meat from drying out.
5.	Once the creton has cooked down to a thick paste, remove it from the heat and transfer it to a dish to cool. You can store it in the fridge for up to a week.

PROS

Creton à Maman is a versatile spread that can be used on everything from toast and crackers to sandwiches and even spaghetti!
The recipe is simple and requires only a handful of ingredients.

CONS

While delicious in moderation, Creton à Maman is high in fat and calories due to the use of pork and milk.

It is not recommended for those with lactose intolerances or pork allergies.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

As a high protein food, Creton à Maman can help to keep you fuller for longer.
The chives in the recipe are rich in vitamins K and A and can help support immune function and healthy bone growth.