A couple of years ago, I made this terrine wishing I had some dried fruit handy – prunes or cherries, perhaps – to add a bit of sweet, lending another texture, a bite of chew, to an already delicious paté. The holiday season begs I use cranberries.
Rabbit & Pork Belly Terrine with Pomegranate Roasted Cippolini Onions & Grapes; a photo from a couple of years ago.
What I like about this recipe is that it develops a wider scope of flavor in its refrigerated captivity, so perfect for hacking off at random at this festive time of the year.
We’re having Christmas dinner at my son’s girlfriend’s uncle’s house (that’s a lot of apostrophes) on Wednesday. I’m picturing bringing the last hunk as hostess gift, wrapped in “…brown paper packaging tied up with string (thank-you Maria!)”… one of my favorite things, no doubt.
Here’s the slide show I made a couple of years ago – this year I did make some changes discovering that it really didn’t need weighting, it was dense enough.
Mincing garlic with a pinch of salt releases moisture making mincing easier.
I use a pestle to grind the herbs together.
Simmer Madeira into onion mixture until evaporated.
Evenly distribute seasonings and pistachios through meat.
Press mixture firmly into terrine.
Cover with strips of bacon.
Cut parchment paper to fit interior and press into meat mixture to adher.
Wrap top of terrine tightly with foil and place in a larger pan filled 2/3's with hot water.
After baking, pour off excess fat.
Weight terrine (be creative) and refrigerate 2 days for flavors to combine.
Peel cippolini onions.
Toss grapes and onions with pomegranate molasses before roasting.
Separate onion layers with fingers; cut in half if large.
This relish would also be delish served with poultry and game.
Although you could serve the paté with the expected cornichons and mustard, I really love the onion-raisin compote and encourage you to try it. Happy happy joy joy!!!
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3 Responses to Rabbit and Pork Belly Terrine Remix with Cranberries
Peggy,
I so enjoyed the roasted fruit that you recently served with the rabbit terrine. It would probably taste good on cardboard but I particularly enjoyed it with a soft cheese and cracker. Were the fruits you used recently, the pomegranate/grape combo you mentioned above?
I am presently enjoying a “clean-out-the-frig-smoothie” inspired by your sweet potato blog earlier this year.
The roasted grape pomegranate condiment makes the terrine – I highly recommend serving it with the paté. A healthy smoothie sounds like what I’m wanting about this time. Merry Christmas! Peggy
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Peggy,
I so enjoyed the roasted fruit that you recently served with the rabbit terrine. It would probably taste good on cardboard but I particularly enjoyed it with a soft cheese and cracker. Were the fruits you used recently, the pomegranate/grape combo you mentioned above?
I am presently enjoying a “clean-out-the-frig-smoothie” inspired by your sweet potato blog earlier this year.
Merry Christmas!
The roasted grape pomegranate condiment makes the terrine – I highly recommend serving it with the paté. A healthy smoothie sounds like what I’m wanting about this time. Merry Christmas! Peggy
Thank you for sharing for this info, it may be useful
for someone to use it for writing some essay, for instance.
I particularly wish to notice your ability to express data in an accessible manner.
As a popular-science blogger, then I need to be certain of every element of my writing to meet inquiring heads
with quality advice and keep their interest until the end of
the article. You made me see it till the end