Cretons - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb lard or 1/2 lb finely chopped pork fatback
2 lbs ground pork
1 cup water
1 cup chopped onion
2 garlic cloves, crushed
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon dried savory
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon clove

Preparation

In large, heavy pot over low heat, cook pork fat until browned, stirring often; set aside both browned bits and melted fat.
Simmer ground pork with water over low heat for about 1 hour. Add melted fat and browned bits, onion, garlic, salt, savory, pepper, cinnamon and cloves. Cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Let mixter cool. Stir well; taste and adjust seasoning. Pack into small pots. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to room temperature before serving.