Rustic French Terrine – Traditional Pâté de Campagne Recipe Made at Home
Introduction
Pâté de Campagne, often called “country-style terrine” in France, is a classic rustic dish that originated in rural French kitchens. Traditionally, it was made as a way to use every part of the meat and preserve it for family gatherings or countryside feasts. This dish combines ground pork, liver, pistachios, and dried fruit, creating a deeply flavorful terrine with a beautiful cross section.
In this recipe, you will learn how to:
- Shape and bake a terrine using a simple loaf pan
- Create a smooth texture by packing and water-baking correctly
- Finish like a French bistro dish with elegant slicing and serving tips
I decided to make this terrine after seeing a chef prepare it at a restaurant. It looked elegant yet surprisingly approachable, and I wanted to recreate that “French bistro at home” feeling in my own kitchen.
Ingredients
(for one standard loaf pan / terrine mold):
– 320g ground pork (or mixed ground meat)
– 100g chicken liver, finely chopped
– 1/2 medium onion, minced
– 1 egg
– 60ml heavy cream
– 4 tbsp breadcrumbs
– 30g unsalted pistachios
– 20g dried fruit (raisin, fig, or apricot), chopped
– 1 clove garlic, minced
– A pinch of nutmeg
– Black pepper, to taste
– Salt, to taste
– 6–8 slices bacon (for lining the pan)
Instructions
Step 1: Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
Step 2: Line a loaf pan with bacon and press the mixture in tightly.
Step 3: Cover with foil to prepare for the water bath.
Step 4: Bake at 160°C in a water bath for about one hour.
Step 5: Chill overnight for clean slicing and better flavor.
Tips
- Keep the water halfway up the pan during baking to avoid uneven cooking
- Let the terrine sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving to bring out the aroma
- Red wine onion sauce, mustard, or pickles pair beautifully with this dish
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