Jul 14 2026
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Calvados Pork Pâté Recipe

Inspired by Meritage
Time3h
Serves6

Apples & grilled bread

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Ingredients

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Pâté Ingredients

Grilled Bread Ingredients

Apple Garnish Ingredients

Method

Pâté Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Meat Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork shoulder and fatback. Mix until well combined.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Sauté the chopped onion and minced garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add Flavorings

    Add the sautéed onion and garlic mixture to the meat. Stir in Calvados, thyme, salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and diced apple. Mix until all ingredients are evenly distributed.

  4. 4

    Add Cream

    Gently fold in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth.

  5. 5

    Mold the Pâté

    Transfer the mixture into a pâté dish or terrine, smoothing the top with a spatula.

  6. 6

    Chill

    Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.

Grilled Bread Preparation

  1. 7

    Prepare the Bread

    Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

  2. 8

    Brush with Olive Oil

    Brush both sides of each baguette slice with olive oil and sprinkle with salt.

  3. 9

    Grill the Bread

    Place the bread slices on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden and crisp.

Serving Preparation

  1. 10

    Plate the Pâté

    Remove the pâté from the refrigerator and unmold it onto a serving platter.

  2. 11

    Garnish

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley and arrange apple slices around the pâté.

  3. 12

    Serve

    Serve the pâté alongside the grilled bread slices for spreading.

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