8 sl Bacon
1 lb Fresh pork picnic shoulder
12 oz Pork liver
1 Onion, quartered
1 Garlic clove
8 oz Veal cutlets
1 Egg, beaten
1 t Salt
2 t Green peppercorns
1 t Dried mixed herbs
2 T Brandy
Extra peppercorns (opt)
Fresh bay leaf (opt)
Crusty bread
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove rinds and bones from bacon and
pork.
Stretch bacon on a board using back of a knife until bacon is almost double
in length. Line bottom and sides of a 5-cup terrine or souffle dish with
bacon. Mince shoulder pork, liver, onion and garlic. Cut veal in 1/2"
pieces. In a bowl, combine pork shoulder, liver, veal, onion and garlic.
Stir in egg, salt, peppercorns, herbs and brandy; mix thoroughly.
Spoon mixture into bacon-lined dish and smooth surface. Cover tightly with
foil. Put into a roasting pan half filled with hot water. Bake in preheated
oven 2 hours. Cool 30 minutes. Top with a plate and place a heavy weight on
plate. Cool completely, then refrigerate overnight. Turn out onto a serving
plate. Garnish with additional peppercorns and bay leaf, if desired, and
serve with bread.
