The rillettes
The rillettes were used to preserve the pork which was killed twice a year. It was therefore a domestic preparation. Many recipes are developing, but the rillettes of Tours are gaining notoriety. In the 20th century, rillettes from Le Mans stole the show thanks to their commercialization.
Rillettes are made with pork cooked in pork fat. It can also be found with goose or duck. This meat will cook for a very long time, so it must be mature and tasty to withstand this cooking. The producers vary the recipes thanks to the seasoning based on salt and pepper, but also spices, herbs or condiments. The whole, gives a creamy texture that is put in a can or simply served fresh.
