Pork-Pistachio Pate Recipe

Name: Pork-Pistachio Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds ground pork; 2 ounces fatback, cut into 1/2-inch pieces; 1/4 pound yellow onions, peeled and cut into quarters; 3 medium cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and sliced; 2 tablespoons brandy; 2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; Kosher salt; 2 ounces shelled pistachio nuts

Servings: persons

1 1/2 pounds ground pork
2 ounces fatback, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1/4 pound yellow onions, peeled and cut into quarters
3 medium cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and sliced
2 tablespoons brandy
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Kosher salt
2 ounces shelled pistachio nuts

1
Place all the ingredients except the salt and pistachio nuts in a food processor and process until smooth.
2
Add salt to taste.
3
Scrape the mixture into a bowl and stir in the pistachio nuts.
4
Coat a 9-x-S-x-3-inch glass or ceramic loaf pan with nonstick vegetable spray.
5
Scrape the mixture into the pan.
6
Smooth out the surface with a spatula.
7
Cover tightly with plastic wrap.
8
Cook in a microwave oven at full power for 8 1/2 minutes.
9
Prick the plastic to release steam.
10
Remove from the oven and uncover.
11
When cool, weight the pate with a foil-wrapped brick (see Notes).
12
Refrigerate overnight.
13
Unmold.
14
Trim the ends and cut into 1/3-inch slices.
15
Cut each slice into thirds.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 pounds ground pork, 2 ounces fatback, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, 1/4 pound yellow onions, peeled and cut into quarters, 3 medium cloves garlic, smashed, peeled, and sliced, and more.

Yes, Pork-Pistachio 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.

Pork-Pistachio Pate

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