Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pork shoulder, with some fat, cut into chunks
  • 1 pound veal shoulder or leg, but into chucks
  • 6 slices good bacon
  • Salt
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
  • 1 tablespoon whole black peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method

  • 1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Put half the meat in a food processor and pulse to chop; pieces should be between 1/4 inch and 1/2 inch in diameter. Remove to bowl.
  • 2. Add remaining meat, half the bacon, a healthy pinch of salt, garlic, remaining spices and egg to food processor and grind to a finer texture. Combine with chopped meat and cream. If you like, make a tiny burger, saute it and taste, then adjust sesoning.
  • 3. Pack mixture into a 10 X 3 inch terrine or a 9 X 5 bread pan or a similar vessel. Cover with remaining bacon. Bake at least an hour, or until mixture is bubbly and juices run clear. Cool on a rack, then refrigerate. Skim fat if you like, slice and serve at room temperature.