Rillettes

Homemade rillettes, slow-cooked and shredded, served with rillons. The meat is gently cooked in its own fat, seasoned with salt and packed into jars.

rillons de tours sur une assiette

Authentic Rillons from Tours

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The easy recipe for the famous rillons from Tours, a real treat with drinks A warm rillon cut into thin slices, a glass of Vouvray, and pre-dinner drinks instantly take on a whole new feel. These large chunks of pork belly confit are tender and melt-in-your-mouth, with a lightly caramelized […]

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rillettes de veau sur planche à découper avec du pain

Veal Rillettes

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Rillettes were originally an age-old way to preserve meat… yes, you guessed it: preserve meat! Before refrigerators existed, they were a very practical way to keep protein on hand throughout the winter. What’s more, as you’ll see, you can kill two birds with one stone and preserve some of the […]

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rillettes de poulet sur des tartines de baguette

Authentic Chicken Rillettes – French Potted Spread

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What are rillettes? The question may seem silly, but the truth is that once you understand what rillettes are and the core principles behind them, a whole world of chicken, duck, pork, and many other kinds of rillettes opens up. And that’s a beautiful thing. In fact, rillettes are simply […]

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