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French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread

French-Canadian Gorton Pork Spread

Preparation

Step 1


Place pork, onion, cinnamon, and clove into a saucepan. Season with salt and pepper. Pour in enough water to just cover pork. Bring to a boil.


Step 2


Reduce heat to medium-low and cook until water has nearly evaporated, about 1 hour. Stir occasionally to ensure pork cooks evenly.


Ste[ 3


Use a potato masher or wire whisk to break pork into thin strands. Pour off any remaining liquid, then spoon gorton into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until cold before serving.







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Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean pork butt, cut into pieces

  • 1 onion, chopped

  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

  • salt and black pepper to taste

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