Classic French Pork Rillettes
A rich French rillettes recipe combines slow-cooked pork and duck for a meltingly tender spread perfect on a baguette.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 325 F.
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Combine all ingredients in a large ovenproof baking dish.
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Cover the dish tightly with foil or a lid.
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Bake for 3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure the meat stays moist; add water if necessary.
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Remove from oven and let cool, covered, for 30 to 45 minutes until warm.
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Discard the bay leaf, duck bones, and any dried meat pieces.
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Shred and stir the meat and fat with a fork until a creamy, chunky spread forms.
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Transfer the rillettes to a serving pot and level the surface.
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Pour any remaining fat from the cooking dish over the rillettes.
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Chill for at least 24 hours before serving.