Memere's Creton (french Canadian Lamb Patée)

Total Time: 2 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground lamb
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon clove
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 cup dry breadcrumbs

Recipe

• 1 combine the lamb, onions, and garlic in a saucepan and cook over medium-low heat. simmer, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, for about one hour.
• 2 add the cinnamon, cloves, salt and pepper and continue simmering for about 20-30 minutes more.
• 3 add bread crumbs and simmer for about 15 more minutes. (for a spicier mixture, more cinnamon or cloves may be added.).
• 4 place a colander in the sink, and pour the creton mixture into it to drain off excess liquid.
• 5 place the cooked creton in several small containers (such as empty margarine tubs or small bowls), packing the mixture down tightly.
• 6 refrigerate. serve cold as a spread for french bread or crackers.