PORK AND PISTACHIO PATE

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Provided by Barbara Kafka

Categories     appetizer

Time 16m

Yield 8 one-inch slices

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 pounds pork sausage meat
1/2 cup cold butter, cut into pieces
4 ounces yellow onions, peeled and cut into quarters
3 cloves garlic, smashed, peeled and chopped
2 tablespoons brandy
2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Salt to taste (optional)
2 ounces toasted pistachio nuts (see Micro-Tips)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients except salt and pistachio nuts in bowl of food processor and process until smooth. Wrap 1 teaspoon of mixture in microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power in a 650- to 700- watt oven for 45 seconds. Remove from oven and uncover. Taste for saltiness and add salt to mixture if desired.
  • Scrape pate mixture into a bowl and stir in pistachio nuts. Transfer to a glass or ceramic loaf pan, 9 by 5 by 3 inches, that either has a nonstick surface or has been sprayed with nonstick vegetable spray. Smooth out surface with a spatula. Cover pan with microwave plastic wrap. Cook at 100 percent power for 12 minutes. Prick plastic to release steam.
  • Remove from oven and uncover. Cut a piece of cardboard to just fit the loaf pan and cover with aluminum foil. Place over pate in pan. Refrigerate with 2 or 3 heavy cans on top overnight.
  • Run a thin knife around the inside edge of pan to loosen pate. Invert onto a serving plate.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 403, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 15 grams, SaturatedFat 14 grams, Sodium 632 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

Joshua Evans
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This recipe is a must-try for any pâté lover. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.


Mahamudu Mongo
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my pâté turned out really dry. I think I might have overcooked it.


Libby Hanley
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I made this pâté for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Syed Rohail
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I couldn't find pistachio nuts at my local grocery store, so I used walnuts instead. It turned out great!


Brenda Njagi
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This pâté was a bit too salty for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference.


Music tv
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I've tried a lot of pâté recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so smooth and creamy, and the flavors are amazing.


Sheer Bugti
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This pâté is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. It's a perfect appetizer for a special occasion.


Abolaji Oladepo
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of pâté, but I was pleasantly surprised. It was so flavorful and delicious.


Junaid afzal junaid afzal
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This is the best pâté recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it turns out perfect every time.


Basit Kashmiri
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I've made this pâté several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Ch mubashir rajoka Rajoka
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This pâté was a hit at my dinner party! It had a rich, complex flavor that everyone loved.