Country Pate Recipe

Name: Country Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1-1/8 lb. streaky bacon rashers; 4-3/8 oz. fresh white breadcrumbs; 2 md. eggs; 150 ml red wine; 2 clove(s) garlic; 12-1/3 oz. belly pork, minced; 12-1/3 oz. pork livers, chopped (finely; coarsely as wished); 1-1/8 lb. chicken livers, chopped (finely; coarsely as wished); 1 tsp. dried thyme; 1 tsp. dried sage; 1 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley; grated nutmeg; salt and pepper to taste; parsley sprigs for decoration

Servings: persons

1-1/8 lb. streaky bacon rashers
4-3/8 oz. fresh white breadcrumbs
2 md. eggs
150 ml red wine
2 clove(s) garlic
12-1/3 oz. belly pork, minced
12-1/3 oz. pork livers, chopped (finely
coarsely as wished)
1-1/8 lb. chicken livers, chopped (finely
coarsely as wished)
1 tsp. dried thyme
1 tsp. dried sage
1 tbsp. fresh chopped parsley
grated nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste
parsley sprigs for decoration

1
Preheat oven to 160 degrees C. Remove the rind from the bacon rashers and use 250g to line the base and sides of a large loaf or terrine tin.
2
Chop the rest of the bacon and mix well with the breadcrumbs, eggs, red wine, garlic, belly pork, pork livers, chicken livers, herbs and seasoning.
3
Turn into the prepared tin and press the mixture down firmly.
4
Cover with greaseproof paper and aluminium foil.
5
Place in a high baking tray filled with water (bain-marie) and cook for 2 to 2.5 hours.
6
Take the tin out of the oven, place a weight on top and leave to cool down, then chill in the fridge.
7
Turn the pate out of the tin and garnish with parsley.
8
Serve sliced with fresh country bread or toast.
9
Special note about recipe: This is a recipe which was given to me over 25 years ago and I've been making it ever since, usually for special occasion.
10
It is very nice as a starter or for a lunch served with salad.

2172

kcal

Calories

106

Fat

Carbs

202

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1-1/8 lb. streaky bacon rashers, 4-3/8 oz. fresh white breadcrumbs, 2 md. eggs, 150 ml red wine, and more.

Yes, Country Pate falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Country Pate

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