Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
 1.5 kg of pork (shoulder or knuckle) |
 Salt to taste |
 Pepper to taste |
 4 spices (mix) |
 3 cloves of garlic |
 1 onion |
 500 g of fresh pork belly |
 Fat (duck fat or lard) |
 Herbs (bouquet garni) |
 1 tbsp of cloves |
Utensils
 Knife for cutting meat |
 Cooking pot for cooking |
 Cooking thermometer (optional) |
Cutting board |
 Wooden spoon for stirring |
Container for spices and meat |
| Bouquet garni (for flavoring) |
 Jars for storing rillettes |
Preparation step by step
Total cooking time: 5 h 15 min
Preparation time: 45 min
Rest time: up to one night in the refrigerator
Cooking time: 4 h
STEP 1: Start by cutting the pork shoulder into small pieces of about 3 cm on each side.
STEP 2: In a large pot, heat some fat while adding the meat pieces.
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: Check regularly that the liquid doesn’t 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.
STEP 7: Mix the shredded meat with a bit of cooking fat to get 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 consists of slowly cooking the meat, allowing it to develop rich and authentic flavors. Simply 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 dosages, adding a personal touch to each preparation. Whether for an appetizer with friends or a family meal, these rillettes are sure to become a staple on your table.
