Terrine de Campagne
This rustic French country pâté is a delightful appetizer, featuring a coarse mixture of ground pork, liver, and bacon. It's seasoned with herbs and spices, then slowly baked to create a rich, flavorful, and sliceable terrine. Perfect for serving with crusty bread and cornichons.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 14 hr 30 min
- Serves
- 8
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Per serving
- 330 kcal
Allergen information: may contain eggs. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 500 gpork shoulder, ground
- 100 gpork liver, ground
- 1 pcsshallot, finely chopped
- 2 clovegarlic, minced
- 1 pcsegg, large
- 2 tbspcognac
- 1 tspfresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tbspfresh parsley, chopped
- 1.5 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, freshly ground
- 0.25 tspallspice, ground
- 0.25 tspnutmeg, ground
lining
- 150 gbacon, thinly sliced
filling
- 50 gbacon, diced
Equipment
large bowl · oven · meat thermometer · terrine mold · roasting pan
The method
Step by step
- 1
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
About 10 min
- 2
Line a 1.5-liter terrine mold or loaf pan with the bacon slices, overlapping them slightly and allowing them to hang over the edges.
About 5 min
Cook’s note: Ensure the bottom and sides are fully covered to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- 3
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork shoulder, ground pork liver, diced bacon, chopped shallot, minced garlic, egg, cognac, chopped fresh thyme, chopped fresh parsley, salt, black pepper, ground allspice, and ground nutmeg.
About 5 min
- 4
Mix all ingredients thoroughly with your hands until well combined, but do not overmix.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: The mixture should be cohesive and sticky.
- 5
Press the meat mixture firmly into the bacon-lined terrine mold, ensuring there are no air pockets.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Compacting the mixture helps create a denser, more sliceable terrine.
- 6
Fold the overhanging bacon slices over the top of the meat mixture to enclose it.
About 1 min
- 7
Cover the terrine mold tightly with aluminum foil or a lid.
- 8
Place the covered terrine mold in a larger roasting pan and add enough hot water to the roasting pan to come halfway up the sides of the terrine mold.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: This creates a bain-marie (water bath) for gentle, even cooking.
- 9
Carefully transfer the roasting pan with the terrine to the preheated oven.
About 1 min
- 10
Bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until an internal temperature of 70°C (160°F) is reached.
About 2 hr
Cook’s note: Use a meat thermometer inserted into the center to check for doneness.
- 11
Remove the terrine from the oven and the water bath.
- 12
Place a weight (like a foil-wrapped brick or cans) on top of the foil-covered terrine. This pressing helps compact the terrine and expel excess fat.
Cook’s note: Place a piece of cardboard cut to size on top of the foil before weighting for even pressure.
- 13
Let the terrine cool to room temperature with the weight on.
About 2 hr
- 14
Once cooled, refrigerate the terrine, still weighted, for at least 24 hours, or preferably 48 hours, before serving.
About 12 hr
Cook’s note: This resting period is crucial for the flavors to meld and the terrine to set properly.
- 15
To serve, unmold the terrine by running a thin knife around the edges if needed, then invert it onto a serving platter.
About 2 min
- 16
Slice the terrine with a sharp knife and serve with crusty bread, cornichons, and Dijon mustard.
About 2 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 329.8kcal
- Protein
- 23.7g
- Carbs
- 3.7g
- Fat
- 23g
- Fibre
- 0.4g
- Sugar
- 0.6g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover terrine tightly wrapped in the refrigerator.
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