PORK RILLETTES Recipe

Name: Tiny Lou's PORK RILLETTES Recipe
Cook time: 3 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 pounds Pork shoulder; 1 cup Pork fat or lard; 2 pieces Shallots; 4 pieces Garlic cloves; 2 tsp Thyme (fresh); 2 pieces Bay leaves; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black pepper; 1 cup White wine; 1 cup Cornichons (for serving); 1 to taste Dijon mustard (for serving); 6 slices Bread (for toasting)

Inspired by Tiny Lou's

Time3h 30m

Serves6

cornichon, Dijon mustard, toast

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Ingredients

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For the Pork Rillettes

2 pounds Pork shoulder

1 cup Pork fat or lard

2 pieces Shallots

4 pieces Garlic cloves

2 tsp Thyme (fresh)

2 pieces Bay leaves

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 cup White wine

1 cup Cornichons (for serving)

1 to taste Dijon mustard (for serving)

6 slices Bread (for toasting)

Method

Preparation of Pork Rillettes

Prepare the Pork

Cut the pork shoulder into cubes and season with salt and pepper.

Cook the Pork

In a large pot, melt the pork fat over medium heat. Add shallots and garlic, cooking until softened. Add the pork cubes, thyme, bay leaves, and white wine. Bring to a simmer.

Simmer

Cover the pot and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2-3 hours until the pork is very tender, stirring occasionally.

Shred the Meat

Once cooked, remove the pork from the pot and let it cool slightly. Shred the meat with two forks, discarding any large pieces of fat and bones. Return the shredded meat to the pot.

Mix and Chill

Stir the cooking liquid into the shredded pork until well combined. Transfer to a container, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight.

Prepare the Toast

Toast the slices of bread until golden brown.

Serve

Serve the rillettes with toasted bread, cornichons, and Dijon mustard on the side.