Country Pate
- 2 lbs pork shoulder, with some fat, cut into chunks
- 1 lb veal shoulder or 1 lb veal shank, cut into chunks
- 6 slices bacon, not too fatty
- salt
- 5 garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon fennel seed
- 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorn
- 1 tablespoon coriander seed
- 1 egg
- 12 cup heavy cream
- Heat oven to 350F Put half the meat in a food processor and pulse to chop.
- The pieces should be between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Place in a bowl and set aside.
- Add remaining meat, half the bacon, a healthy pinch of salt, garlic, remaining spices and egg to food processor and grind to a finer texture.
- Combine with the reserved chopped meat and cream.
- If you like, make a tiny burger, saute it and taste, then adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Pack mixture into a 10-by-3-inch terrine or a 9-by-5-inch bread pan or a similar vessel.
- Cover with remaining bacon.
- Bake at least an hour, or until mixture is bubbly and juices run clear.
- Cool on a rack, then refrigerate.
- Skim fat if you like, slice and serve at room temperature.
pork shoulder, veal shoulder, bacon, salt, garlic, fennel seed, black peppercorn, coriander seed, egg, heavy cream
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/country-p-t-222535 (may not work)