Ginger-Spiced Pork Rillettes

Ginger-Spiced Pork Rillettes recipe videos

Ginger-Spiced Pork Rillettes is a rich, French-inspired spread made by slow-cooking pork until it's tender enough to shred, then mixing it with its own rendered fat and warming spices, particularly ginger. It's a rustic, preserved meat preparation often served as an appetizer or part of a charcuterie board. The dish hails from the culinary traditions of France, where rillettes are a beloved staple.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is very high in fat and protein, with virtually no carbohydrates. It's a dense source of energy, providing significant amounts of iron and B vitamins, with a typical serving containing around 300-400 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	320 kcal
Protein	18 g
Carbs	1 g
Fat	27 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	480 mg
Iron	1.8 mg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	4.5 mg
Vitamin B6	0.4 mg
Vitamin B12	0.6 mcg
Phosphorus	150 mg
Selenium	22 mcg
Thiamin (B1)	0.5 mg

Per 2 ounces (56 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, rillettes are a historic method of preserving meat before refrigeration, and the addition of ginger adds a unique, aromatic twist to the classic recipe. Nutritionally, it's a high-fat, low-carb option that can fit into certain dietary frameworks like keto.