Gorton French-Canadian Pork Spread

Ingredients

• 1 pound pork shoulder, diced
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1/4 cup minced parsley
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
• Salt to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, bring chicken broth to a boil. Add in pork shoulder, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes until pork is cooked through.
2. Remove pork shoulder from the pot and set aside. Reserve the cooking liquid.
3. In a food processor (or blender), add the cooked pork shoulder, heavy cream, minced onion, minced parsley, minced garlic, thyme, oregano, black pepper, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Process until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
4. Spoon the pork spread into a glass jar, cover, and let cool. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Interesting Facts

• The pork spread can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• Gorton is a town in the province of Quebec, Canada.
• The pork spread can be used as a sandwich spread or as a dip for vegetables.
• This recipe is a great way to use up leftovers, as it only requires a few simple ingredients.