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Date Posted:05/15/2017 10:07 AMCopy HTML

French-style pate


Serves 4-6, Preparation time 15 minutes, plus chilling time, Power setting HIGH, Cooking time 10 minutes.


6-8 rashers streaky bacon, derainded


25 g (1 oz) butter


250 g ( 8 oz) chicken livers, chopped


250 g (8 oz) minced pork


125 g (4 oz) sausagemeat


1 clove garlic, crushed


3 tablespoons sherry


1 teaspoon chopped mixed herbs


pinch of grated nutmeg


salt & pepper to taste


2-3 bay leaves




1. Lay the bacon rashers flat on a board & stretch with the back of a knife; use half to line a 500 g (1 lb) microwave loaf or earthenware terrine.


2. Combine the butter livers, pork & sausagemeat in a bowl. Cover & cook on HIGH for 6 minutes or until the meat is cooked, stirring twice during cooking.


3. Place the mixture in a blender or food processor add the garlic, sherry, herbs, nutmeg & salt & pepper & work until smooth.


4. Spoon the mixture into the prepared tin & cover with the remaining bacon. Place 2 or 3 bayleaves on top. Cover with greaseproof paper & cook on HIGH for 4 minutes.


5. Leave to cool, then cover with foil, weight down & chill overnight.


6. Turn out onto a serving plate & slice. Serve with French bread & a green salad.
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