"Denise in NH" > wrote in message
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> Gorton, sometimes known as creton? This is a home made sandwich/cracker
> spread made with ground pork. Those of you who may have grown up in New
> England or are of French Canadian ancestry probably have at least tried
> it. It's one of my favorite childhood memories and I still make it quite
> often.
>
> I mention this because I was standing in line at the grocer's the other
> day and the two 25 year olds in front of me were discussing gorton and
> how much they hated it.
>
> Everyone I've ever had try it loves it. It sort of tastes like pork
> pie, but it's served cold, like a spread for a sandwich (yum with
> mustard).
>
> It's made with ground pork, onions, cinnamon, allspice, ginger and
> water. If anyone is interested in the recipe, let me know.
>
> Denise
>
Sounds like a New England version of Scrapple. I would like the recipe.

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