A Québec classic for the morning toasts!

Homemade Creamy Cretons

INGREDIENTS

1. 3 lbs lean ground pork
2. 3 1/2 cups 2% milk
3. 2 onions, finely chopped
4. 5 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
5. 1 tbsp (1 sachet of 7 g) unflavored gelatin powder
6. 1 tsp onion powder
7. 1 tsp onion salt
8. 1 tsp garlic powder
9. 1/2 tsp thyme
10. a pinch of cinnamon
11. a pinch of ground cloves
12. a pinch of ginger
13. a pinch of nutmeg
14. salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

PREPARATION

1. In a large bowl, mix the meat.
2. While stirring, gradually add the milk, finely chopped onions and garlic.
3. While continuing to mix, gradually add the spices.
4. Towards the end, taste to adjust the seasoning, if needed.
5. Stir several times until the meat begins to juice.
6. In a thick, uncovered Presto®-style pot, cook over low heat for about 1 hour 30 minutes, stirring regularly.
7. When it looks ready, adjust the seasoning.
8. Use a mixing arm to make the whole creamier.
9. At the very end, sprinkle the pack of gelatin and mix well.
10. Divide into several dishes, then let cool completely before covering and refrigerating.