Pork Rillettes

Slow-cooked pork belly and fat emulsion with wine and spices, chilled in a terrine for a rich, spreadable starter.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1710.5 kcals 6842 kcals
Carbohydrates 6 grams 24.1 grams
Fat 174.6 grams 698.2 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
180 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
Liquids
Meat
1000
g
Pork Belly
Bone-in, cut into 3cm cubes, bones reserved
500
g
Pork Back Fat
Cut into 2cm cubes
NutsSeeds
15
g
2
piece
15
piece
4
piece
Cloves
Whole
1
g
Nutmeg
Freshly grated
3
tsp
Thyme
Finely chopped
5
clove
Garlic
Chopped
1
pinch
Nutmeg
Ground, for seasoning
1
pinch
Cloves
Ground, for seasoning
1
pinch
White Pepper
For seasoning
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Duck Fat
Or goose fat
Vegetables
1
pinch
Ginger
Ground, for seasoning

Steps

  • Combine meat, fat, bones, salt, sugar, and bay leaves in a bowl.
  • Grind juniper, peppercorns, cloves, and nutmeg into powder and mix with meat.
  • Cover and refrigerate the mixture overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 140°C.
  • Transfer meat to a pan with wine, thyme, garlic, and duck fat.
  • Heat until near boiling, cover with pork skin and a lid, then bake for 2.5 to 3 hours.
  • Remove from oven and let cool for 15 minutes.
  • Discard skin, bones, and bay leaves, then strain and reserve the fat.
  • Blend meat and remaining liquid, gradually adding fat back until soft.
  • Season with extra ground spices and set in a cling-film-lined terrine mould in the fridge.