Where Are Rillettes Made?

Sarthe (Le Mans), Tours, and Anjou, all in central France, are notable sources of rillettes. The term rillette can refer to the final product and its appearance when spread on sliced bread. Rillettes were traditionally made with fatty pork belly or pork shoulder.

Do you eat the fat on rillettes?

Place the rest of the reserved lard in a saucepan and melt it. Pour it over the chilled rillettes so they are covered by at least ¼ inch of lard. Cover and chill until the lard is solidified. Rillettes are best eaten a few days later after the flavors have had time to meld but are also delicious eaten right away.

How do you eat rillettes?

How do you eat rillettes? Rillettes are typically eaten on slices of bread or toast, including sourdough bread, crostini, baguettes and Melba toast. Rillettes are also eaten on sandwiches and open-faced sandwiches, on crudité and used as pasta stuffing.