Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍖 1.5 kg of pork (shoulder or round) | 🧂 Salt to taste |
| 🌶️ Pepper to taste | 🌿 4 spices (blend) |
| 🧄 3 cloves of garlic | 🧅 1 onion |
| 🥓 500 g of fresh pork belly | 🧈 Fat (duck or lard) |
| ✨ Herbs (bouquet garni) | 🔪 1 tbsp of cloves |
Utensils
| 🍽️ Knife for cutting the meat | 🥘 Pot for cooking |
| 🌡️ Cooking thermometer (optional) | 🔪 Cutting board |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon for stirring | 🧂 Container for spices and meat |
| 🌿 Bouquet garni (for flavoring) | 🥣 Jars for storing the rillettes |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 5 h 15 min
Preparation time: 45 min
Resting time: up to one night in the refrigerator
Cooking time: 4 h
STEP 1: Start by cutting the pork shoulder into small pieces about 3 cm on each side.
STEP 2: In a large pot, heat some fat while adding the pieces of meat.
STEP 3: Add water until it covers the meat, along with salt, pepper, and spices of your choice.
STEP 4: Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and let simmer on low for 4 hours.
STEP 5: Regularly check that the liquid does not evaporate too much during cooking and add more if necessary.
STEP 6: At the end of cooking, remove the meat and let it cool slightly before shredding it.
STEP 7: Mix the shredded meat with a bit of cooking fat to achieve a creamy texture.
STEP 8: Fill airtight jars with the rillettes and let them cool completely in the refrigerator.
Preparing homemade rillettes is an accessible activity that will delight your guests. The method involves slowly cooking the meat, allowing it to develop rich and authentic flavors. Just cut the meat into pieces and let it simmer on low heat for several hours. This technique not only extracts all the tenderness but also achieves an ideally spreadable texture.
By taking the time to make your own rillettes, you control the ingredients and the spice measurements, adding a personal touch to each preparation. Whether it’s for an appetizer with friends or a family meal, these rillettes are sure to become a staple on your table.
