This article needs additional citations for verification. (February 2021) |
![]() | |
Alternative names | Gorton, corton, cretonnade |
---|---|
Type | Spread |
Place of origin | Canada |
Region or state | Quebec |
Main ingredients | Pork, onions, spices |
Cuisine of Quebec |
---|
![]() |
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.