Cretons de Quebec

pork

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground beef is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine is often cheaper.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water can be used for a lighter spread.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey offers a natural sweetness, while brown sugar is often more affordable.

Cook pork in a large pot over medium heat until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in thyme, sage, cloves, nutmeg, black pepper, and salt, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Pour in milk and bring to a simmer, reducing heat to low.

Add bread crumbs and mix well, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.

Remove from heat and let cool slightly before blending until smooth.

Transfer to a container and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.

Serve chilled or at room temperature with bread or crackers.

Cooking Techniques

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