Paleo Pork Cretons
Paleo pork cretons will be a new faorite addition to your menu! Richly seasoned and simple to prepare, this spread is ideal next to your morning bacon and eggs at breakfast!
Servings 6
Calories 292kcal
Cost $15
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ lb ground pork
- ¾ cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- ¾ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup almond flour
Instructions
- Heat a large stockpot or deep skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork and stir it regularly for 3 to 5 minutes, breaking up the meat as it cooks.1 ¼ lb ground pork
- Once the pork is browned, add in the garlic and onion, and cook for another minute. Then, mix in the salt, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Stir the spices to combine and cook for another minute.¾ cup chopped onion, 1 clove garlic, 1 tsp sea salt, ¾ tsp black pepper, ½ tsp ground cloves, ¼ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp ground ginger, ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Pour in the water and almond flour and cook for 3 more minutes while continuously stirring and breaking up the meat.¾ cup water, ¼ cup almond flour
- Cover the pan and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 1 ¼ hours while stirring occasionally until the liquid has mostly evaporated.
- Remove the cover and continue cooking for 10-15 minutes while stirring frequently, until all the liquid has evaporated.
- Once done, allow the pork cretons mixture to cool completely. Then transfer it to a bowl and cover it. Refrigerate for at least an hour or until ready to serve.
Notes
- The fattier the ground pork used the better for this recipe.
- This can be frozen for up to 3 months after it is prepared if desired.
- For more flavor, add broth instead of water.
Nutrition
Serving: 6g | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 442mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg