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To make the terrine:Combine first 9 ingredients in heavy medium saucepan.
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Add in 3 shallots.
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Bring to simmer.
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Remove from heat, cover and let stand 30 min.
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Chill
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overnight.
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Preheat oven to 325F.
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Line 7-c. pate or possibly bread pan with plastic wrap.
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Heat butter in heavy small skillet over low heat.
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Add in remaining 5 shallots.
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Cover and cook till very soft, stirring occasionally, about 15
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min.
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Transfer to processor.
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Add in pork, Large eggs, flour and Port and puree.
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Strain cream mix, pressing on solids to extract as much liquid
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as possible.
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With processor running, add in cream through feed tube and process just till combined with pork.
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Transfer to large bowl.
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Fold in currants.
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Spoon mix into prepared pan.
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Cover with foil.
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Place pan in large pan.
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Add in boiling water to larger pan to within 1/2 inch of top of terrine.
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Bake till terrine begins to shrink from sides of pan and knife inserted into center comes out clean, about 1 1/2 hrs.
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Uncover and cold
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on rack.
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Refrigeratetill cool.
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(Can be made 3 days ahead.
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Cover and chill.)
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Line platter with lettuce.
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Arrange terrine atop.
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Sprinkle with pepper and parsley.
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Garnish with bay leaves.
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Spoon confit around sides.
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Serve with bread.
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To make the confit:Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add in onions and saute/fry till crisp-tender, about 8 min.
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Add in all other ingredients and stir till reduced to thick glaze, about 4 min.
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Season with salt and pepper.
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(Can be prepared 2 days ahead.
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Cover and chill.)
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Serve hot or possibly at room temperature.