/en/tags/pate-de-campagne/Recent content in Pate-De-Campagne on Your Ultimate Guide to Wine Basics, Easy Bistro Recipes, and Wine PairingsHugo -- gohugo.ioenRengakanThu, 01 Jan 2026 02:10:00 +0900/en/bistro-recipe/easy-french-country-p%C3%A2t%C3%A9-simplified-bistro-recipe/Thu, 01 Jan 2026 02:10:00 +0900/en/bistro-recipe/easy-french-country-p%C3%A2t%C3%A9-simplified-bistro-recipe/<img src="/img/thumbnail/classic-pat%C3%A9-de-campagne-simplified-en.png" alt="Featured image of post Easy French Country Pâté: Simplified Bistro Recipe" /><p>Pâté de Campagne (Country Pâté) looks high-end but is essentially a seasoned meatloaf baked in a water bath. Preparing it a day ahead makes it perfect for stress-free hosting.</p> <h2 id="ingredients-one-loaf-pan">Ingredients (One Loaf Pan) </h2><ul> <li>Ground pork: 300g</li> <li>Chicken livers: 100g (soaked in milk, cleaned, and finely chopped)</li> <li>Onion: 1/2 (minced and sautéed in butter, cooled)</li> <li>Garlic: 1 clove (grated)</li> <li>Egg: 1</li> <li>Milk: 2 tbsp</li> <li>Salt: 6g (approx. 1.5% of total meat weight)</li> <li>Black pepper, nutmeg: to taste</li> <li>Bacon slices: 5-6 (to line the pan)</li> </ul> <h2 id="instructions">Instructions </h2><ol> <li><strong>Mix</strong>: Mix ground pork, livers, onion, garlic, egg, milk, salt, and spices in a bowl. Knead well until sticky.</li> <li><strong>Assemble</strong>: Line your loaf pan with bacon slices, pack the meat mixture tightly, and fold bacon over the top. Cover with foil.</li> <li><strong>Bake</strong>: Place pan in a water bath and bake at 170°C for 60 minutes.</li> <li><strong>Press &amp; Chill</strong>: Remove foil, place weights on top, cool, and refrigerate overnight. Slice and serve cold with mustard.</li> </ol>