Pork Rillettes with Rendered Fat

Ingredients

• •3 lbs pork shoulder, cut in chunks
• •1 lb pork belly, cut in chunks
• •1/2 cup water
• •4 garlic cloves
• •2 bay leaves
• •Fresh thyme sprigs
• •1 teaspoon salt
• •1/2 teaspoon pepper
• •Pinch of nutmeg

Instructions

1. 1Place all ingredients in a heavy pot. Cook covered on very low heat for 4 hours.
2. 2Meat should be falling apart. Remove bay leaves and thyme stems.
3. 3Strain, reserving the fat. Shred meat with two forks.
4. 4Season meat with salt, pepper, and nutmeg to taste.
5. 5Pack into jars or ramekins.
6. 6Pour reserved fat over top to seal.
7. 7Refrigerate overnight before serving.
8. 8Serve at room temperature with cornichons and bread.