Country Pâté

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 3
Country Pâté: A Delicious French-style Terrine Recipe
in Appetizer

Prep

40 min

Cook

120 min

Ready In

160 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

3/4 lb chicken liver
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium apple , peeled , cored and chopped
1 small onion , chopped
2 garlic cloves , minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
1/2 cup Applejack or 1/2 cup other brandy
5 ounces well-chilled pork fat , cut into 1/4 in cubes
3/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups cubed day-old crustless French bread
salt
white pepper
3/4 3/4 lb venison or 3/4 lb rabbit
3/4 lb ground pork
2 large eggs ( room temperature )
1 teaspoon allspice
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 pinch mace
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup unsalted shelled pistachio
2 tablespoons whole green peppercorns
1 1/2 lbs thinly sliced bacon
1 bay leaf
1 sprig sage
1 sprig thyme

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
515
Sugar
2g
Fat
45g
Country Pâté is an iconic French-style terrine that has been a staple for generations. This dish is perfect for entertaining as it is sure to impress your guests with its texture and flavors. Country Pâté has a rich and savory flavor profile, with the combination of liver and meats making it a food-lover’s delight. The dish is hearty and satisfying, perfect for cold winter nights when you want something nourishing and comforting. Any Pâté recipe requires some amount of skill and time, making it a bit of a challenge to make. But the result is worth it and is sure to impress.

Instructions

1.Soak bread cubes in the brandy and heavy cream for about 10 minutes.
2.In a skillet, sauté chicken liver, venison/rabbit meat, pork fat, onion, garlic, salt, pepper, sage, thyme, and bay leaf in olive oil until meat is browned on all sides. Discard the bay leaf.
3.In a food processor, pulse the livers and meat mixture with soaked bread, eggs, allspice, ginger, mace, and pistachios.
4.Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan well and line with bacon slices.
5.Spoon meat mixture evenly into the loaf pan, pressing down on each layer.
6.Add bacon slices over the top, tucking in bay leaf, sage, and thyme sprigs.
7.Cover with foil and bake in a preheated oven at 350F for about 2 hours. Check the internal temperature using a meat thermometer for 160F.
8.Once fully cooked, allow it to cool until room temperature and then store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. Slice and serve chilled with crusty bread, cornichons, and mustard.

PROS

Country Pâté is an impressive, flavorful, and decadent appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.

It can be made in advance and stored in the fridge, making it an ideal party dish.

The combination of herbs, spices, and meats make it a protein-rich and hearty dish.

CONS

Country Pâté is not a health food, as it is high in calories and fat content, owing to the meats and pork fat.

It is not a dish for everyone as some may not enjoy the liver taste.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While not exactly a health food, Country Pâté has a good amount of protein which helps in building muscle and maintaining healthy bones.
The liver is a rich source of Vitamin A which is essential for good eyesight, immune function, and skin health.

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