Terrine de Campagne
Terrine de Campagne is a traditional French country-style pâté made with ground pork, bacon, and herbs.
Ingredients - Serves 8
- Cognac or brandy - 2 tablespoons
- Bread slices - 4, crusts removed
- Heavy cream - 1/2 cup
- Eggs - 2
- Ground nutmeg - 1/4 teaspoon
- Ground allspice - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon
- Fresh thyme - 1 tablespoon, chopped
- Fresh parsley - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Bacon - 8 ounces, finely chopped
- Ground pork - 1.5 pounds
Let's Get Started
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped bacon, onion, garlic, parsley, thyme, black pepper, salt, allspice, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and heavy cream. Add this mixture to the pork mixture and mix until well combined.
- Soak the bread slices in water for a few seconds, then squeeze out the excess water. Add the soaked bread to the pork mixture and mix well.
- Add the cognac or brandy to the mixture and mix until evenly distributed.
- Line a terrine mold or loaf pan with plastic wrap, leaving enough overhang to cover the top of the terrine.
- Transfer the pork mixture to the terrine mold, pressing it down firmly to remove any air pockets.
- Fold the plastic wrap over the top of the terrine to cover it completely.
- Place the terrine mold in a larger baking dish and fill the dish with hot water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the terrine mold.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
- Remove the terrine from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate the terrine for at least 4 hours, or overnight, to allow it to set.
- To serve, remove the terrine from the mold, discard the plastic wrap, and slice into thick slices. Serve with crusty bread and cornichons.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 25g
- Carbs: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 1g