FRENCH COUNTRY-STYLE TERRINE

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A terrine is a fancy meatloaf that is always served cold. Make it at least 3 days ahead so that the flavours can meld. The adventurous cook can use rabbit loins instead of chicken. From the LCBO's "Food and Drink" magazine.

Provided by Cecily Parsley

Categories     Meat

Time 2h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shelled green unsalted pistachios
1/4 lb thinly sliced fatty bacon, rind removed
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast
3/4 cup madeira wine or 3/4 cup port wine
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 lb ground fatty pork
1/2 ground veal
1/2 lb ground calf liver, crumbly
1 small onion, finely diced
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leave
2 eggs
3 fresh bay leaves

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Bring a small pot of water to boil. Add pistachios and boil for 2 minutes. Drain, then remove skins.
  • Line a 6 cup ceramic terrine or 9" x 5" loaf pan with bacon. Place on baking tray.
  • Cu chicken breast into long thin strips. Place in small bowl with 1/2 cup madeira and season with salt and pepper. Let marinate while preparing the stuffing.
  • For the stuffing: In a large bowl, mix together pork, veal, liver, onion, garlic, kosher salt and thyme. Add pistachios. Whisk remaining Madeirawith the eggs, add to stuffing and mix very well.
  • Take a small piece of stuffingand flatten into a mini patty. Cook in a fry pan, then taste to check seasonings.
  • Drain chicken strips and discard marinade. Place 1/3 of the stuffing in the prepared terrine and pack down. Arrange half the chicken strips on top. Top this layer with another 1/3 of the stuffing, press well; and add remainign chicken. Top with final 1/3 of stuffing and pack down. Push any exposed nut into the stuffing. Place bay leaves on top. Bake uncovered for 1 1/2 hours until firm and a skewer inserted into the centre comes out hot.
  • Allow to cool thouroughly. Keep refrigerated, but serve at room temperature with fresh crusty bread and cornichons.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240.1, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 165, Sodium 827.2, Carbohydrate 3.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1, Protein 21.6

Julie Adams
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I would give this terrine a zero out of ten stars.


Malcolm Zimmerman
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This terrine was a waste of time and money.


qemal abdullahu
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I will not be making this terrine again.


Calvin Scrivner
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I would not recommend this recipe to others.


Chris Walker
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Overall, I was not impressed with this terrine.


Apai Bitty
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The instructions in the recipe were not very clear.


It's Faadi
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The terrine was a bit too time-consuming to make.


Aralan Yousaf
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The terrine was not as flavorful as I expected.


Abdou La canon
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I found the terrine to be a bit too salty.


CM Media
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The terrine was a little dry for my taste.


Tricia Blake
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This terrine is a bit pricey to make, but it's worth it for a special occasion.


Ch Alihamzah Gujjar
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I've made this terrine several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve at a party or potluck.


Brenda lakica
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover meat. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Zohaib Durrani
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I love the combination of flavors in this terrine. It's savory, tangy, and a little bit sweet.


Kashif Naeem
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This terrine is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Maher zadii
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I'm not a huge fan of liver, but I really enjoyed this terrine. The flavors were subtle and well-balanced.


Okka
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It was a great way to showcase my cooking skills.


Fuking Phil
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This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The terrine was beautiful and tasted even better than it looked.


Shan Wangui
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great! The terrine was moist and flavorful. I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a hit.


OluFemi alokolaro
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This terrine was absolutely delicious! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the texture was smooth and creamy. I will definitely be making this again.