Cretons ” French Canadian Spread for Toasts”

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 0
Creamy and savory Cretons - a French Canadian spread for toasts
in Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

15 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

105 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 lb ground lean pork
1 cup dried bread , crushed
1 cup onion , chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/4 teaspoon savory
1/4 teaspoon marjoram
1 can evaporated milk
1 bay leaf

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
152
Sugar
2g
Fat
12g
Cretons is a spread widely popular in Quebec and other regions of Canada and is a staple breakfast food in many households. Traditionally served on toasted bread and topped with mustard or ketchup, this pork spread can spice up your breakfast menu easily. While it's not the healthiest breakfast option, it's certainly better than many other unhealthy breakfast options like doughnuts and breakfast sandwiches. So, if you're looking for a different breakfast option, Cretons can be a great choice.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, mix ground pork, dried bread crumbs, chopped onion, salt, pepper, clove, savory, and marjoram.
2.Add in a can of evaporated milk and stir thoroughly.
3.Add in a bay leaf to the mixture.
4.Pour the mixture into a large saucepan, and cook over medium heat while stirring regularly.
5.Continue cooking for 1-1.5 hours or until the mixture becomes thick and creamy.
6.Remove the bay leaf, let it cool, and refrigerate overnight.
7.Serve chilled on toasts or crackers.

PROS

Cretons is an easy-to-make, tasty spread that can be used as a breakfast/snack option.

The dish is high in protein and can easily serve as a filling meal option.

CONS

Cretons is a pork-based dish, making it unsuitable for people who don’t eat pork.

Additionally, consuming large amounts of this dish can be unhealthy because of its high fat content.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Pork is high in protein and contains essential vitamins and minerals that support muscle growth, brain function, and bone health.
Cretons contains many spices, including clove, which has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that boost immunity and alleviate pain.

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