Cretons

Cretons
Alternative namesGorton, corton, cretonnade
TypeSpread
Place of originCanada
Region or stateQuebec
Main ingredientsPork, onions, spices

In Quebec cuisine, cretons (sometimes gorton or corton, especially among New Englanders of French-Canadian origin) is a forcemeat-style pork spread containing onions and spices. Due to its fatty texture and taste, it resembles French rillettes. Cretons are usually served on toast as part of a traditional Quebec breakfast. It is not to be confused with "fromage de tête" (tête fromagée in Quebec) or head cheese.