Pork pate

Cookinero 5 November 2022

This pork pate is very different from the product we are all used to. Especially if you focus on the one that is sold in stores! We suggest you cook a pate from a tender pork ham, which must be chopped not in a meat grinder, but with a knife, so that the finished dish is juicy and tender. Then add an apple and green onion, which will give the taste a special refinement. Then bake the pate and cool thoroughly, placing under oppression. Do you feel? Quite a different story! Having tried such a pork pate once, you will understand that you will cook it, and more than once.

How to cook Pork pate

Step 1

Pork pate

Prepare pork for pâté. Cut the ham into small pieces, then chop very finely with a cleaver or two heavy knives. Do not use a meat grinder!

Step 2

Pork pate

Cut the brisket into very small cubes. Cut green onions into rings. Peel the apple, cut out the core with seeds. Cut the pulp into small cubes.

Step 3

Pork pate

Mix prepared pork, brisket, apple and onion in a large bowl with lemon juice. Season with allspice and black pepper. Mix thoroughly with your hands. Cover with cling film and refrigerate for 8 hours.

Step 4

Pork pate

Prepare a container for roasting pork pate. Line a 23x12.5 cm mold with a volume of 2 liters with baking paper. You can brush it lightly with butter. Salt the chilled minced pork and mix. Pour into prepared form. Cover the top with three layers of high-quality foil, pressing it tightly against the sides.

Step 5

Pork pate

Place the form with minced pork in a deep baking sheet and pour in enough water so that it reaches the middle of the form. Heat the oven to 160°C. Bake the pâté for 2 hours.

Step 6

Pork pate

Check the readiness of the pate. Carefully peel back the foil and pierce it with a sharp knife. Clear juice should flow from the pate. Pay attention to the edges: they should lag behind the walls.

Step 7

Pork pate

Let the pork pate cool, then place a plank on top of the foil and set a weight of about 1 kg. Refrigerate for 24 hours or 2 days.

Pork pate - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

Yes, you can make some substitutions. For a richer flavor, consider using smoked ham or bacon instead of regular ham. You can also experiment with different types of apples, such as Granny Smith for tartness or Honeycrisp for sweetness. If you don't have green onions, shallots can be used as a milder alternative.
Properly stored, the pork pâté will last for 3-4 days in the refrigerator. Ensure it's kept in an airtight container after the initial pressing stage to maintain its freshness and prevent it from drying out.
Yes, you can freeze pork pâté. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, then in foil, or place it in a freezer-safe container. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator before serving.
Pork pâté is delicious served chilled on crackers, toast, or baguette slices. It pairs well with cornichons, mustard, or a sweet chutney. Consider adding it to a charcuterie board for a more elaborate presentation.
Yes, you can halve the recipe to make a smaller batch. Use a smaller baking dish accordingly. Note that baking time needs to be reduced, start checking for readiness after 1 hour 15 minutes.
This recipe is not easily adaptable to a vegetarian version due to the core ingredients being pork. You would need to completely change the base and ingredients to create a vegetarian pâté. Look for dedicated vegetarian pâté recipes online.
Pork pâté is best served cold, so reheating is not recommended. Thaw it in the refrigerator overnight and serve chilled for the best texture and flavor.
If you don't have baking paper, you can grease the mold generously with butter or oil. This will help prevent the pâté from sticking. Alternatively, you can use foil, but ensure it's well-creased to fit the mold's shape.

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