Pork and chicken terrine

Prep
7h
Cook
1h 20m
serves
10
Pork & chicken terrine
Pork & chicken terrine
This pork and chicken terrine may take a little work ahead of time, but it is worth the wait – great served with crunchy salad.

Ingredients (11)

  • 20 long slices flat pancetta
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, plus extra to drizzle
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon juniper berries, crushed
  • 2 tablespoons brandy
  • 500g pork mince
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 teaspoons chopped thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons pistachio kernels
  • 170g chicken breast fillet

Method

  • 1.
    Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a 9cm x 17cm (1-litre) terrine or loaf pan with 12 pancetta slices, leaving enough overhanging the sides to enclose the top.
  • 2.
    Chop remaining 8 pancetta slices. Heat oil in a frypan over medium-high heat, then cook pancetta and onion, stirring, for 5 minutes until onion has softened and pancetta starts to crisp.
  • 3.
    Add the juniper berries and brandy and simmer for 1-2 minutes until most of the liquid has evaporated. Transfer to a bowl and cool. Add the mince, nutmeg, herbs and nuts, then season well and mix with your hands.
  • 4.
    Pack terrine with half the pork mixture. Slice the chicken lengthways into 4 thin slices and arrange on the top, overlapping slightly so there are no gaps. Add remaining pork, pressing down well, then cover with overhanging pancetta.
  • 5.
    Cover terrine with foil, then place in a roasting pan. Pour in enough boiling water to come halfway up the sides of the terrine, then bake for 1 hour. Remove foil and bake for a further 10 minutes or until the pancetta is crisp on top. Remove terrine from roasting pan and cool.
  • 6.
    Drain off any excess juices from the terrine, then place on a baking tray. Cover the top with foil, cut a piece of cardboard to fit, then place on top. Weigh terrine down with cans. Chill overnight.
  • 7.
    The next day, bring terrine to room temperature. Turn out onto a board or platter, then slice thickly. Drizzle with a little olive oil and serve with salad.
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