My Mom’s French Canadian Cretons

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3

My Mom's French Canadian Cretons recipe for your breakfast delight

by The Chefin Breakfast/Brunch

Prep

10 min

Cook

2 hours

Ready In

2 hours 10 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

344

Sugar

Fat

29g

My Mom's French Canadian Cretons is a classic Quebecois breakfast dish that has been enjoyed by generations of French-Canadians. It's a simple to make, but hearty breakfast that is meant to be served on toast or bread with a side of homemade pickles. The use of pork and spices such as allspice and dry mustard gives the dish a unique flavour that is perfect for starting off your day. The recipe has been passed down from my mom, who learned it from her mom, and now I'm sharing it with you! Soak up the nostalgia with this French Canadian recipe.

Instructions

1.	In a large skillet, cook the pork over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally until browned and cooked through. Drain the excess fat.
2.	Add the cream of mushroom soup and water, onion, garlic, dry mustard, allspice, salt, and pepper to the skillet with the pork. Mix well.
3.	Reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until the mixture is thickened.

PROS

My Mom’s French Canadian Cretons is a delicious breakfast dish that is full of flavour.

It’s easy and quick to make, with simple ingredients that are readily available in most supermarkets.

The Cretons can be stored in the fridge for up to a week, making it a perfect meal prep recipe.

CONS

This dish is high in fat and calories due to the use of pork.

It’s also not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not particularly healthy due to its high-fat content, pork does contain a good source of protein and essential vitamins such as vitamin B12 and zinc.
It’s recommended to consume pork in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

	2 lbs ground lean pork
	1 can cream of mushroom soup
	0.5 can water
	1/2 cup finely minced onion
	4 garlic cloves , finely minced
	1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
	1 teaspoon allspice
	salt and pepper