👨‍🍳 Instruções

1. 1

   In a large skillet or pot, melt the pork fat over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.

   ⏱️ 7 minutes

   💡 Dicas Profissionais: Don't brown the onions too much.
2. 2

   Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.

   ⏱️ 1 minute
3. 3

   Add the ground pork to the skillet. Break it up with a spoon and cook until browned, stirring occasionally. Drain off any excess fat.

   💡 Dicas Profissionais: Ensure all pink is gone from the pork.
4. 4

   Stir in the milk, rolled oats, salt, black pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and thyme. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

   💡 Dicas Profissionais: The oats will help thicken the mixture.
5. 5

   Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thick and well combined.

   ⏱️ 1 hour

   💡 Dicas Profissionais: The longer it simmers, the richer the flavour.
6. 6

   Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Spoon the cretons into small ramekins or a single larger dish.

   💡 Dicas Profissionais: Allowing it to cool slightly makes it easier to handle.
7. 7

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cretons to set.

   ⏱️ 4 hours

   💡 Dicas Profissionais: Cretons are best served cold or at room temperature.