1 package of smoked bacon, cut into strips (250 g for lining the mold)
400 g pork loin
300 g smoked bacon, cut into small pieces
5 tablespoons of cream
1 egg
1 pinch of black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of thyme
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 tablespoon of salt
300 g pork loin, defatted
2 laurel leaves
1 package of smoked bacon, cut into strips (250 g for lining the mold)
400 g pork loin
300 g smoked bacon, cut into small pieces
5 tablespoons of cream
1 egg
1 pinch of black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of thyme
1 clove of garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg
1 tablespoon of salt
300 g pork loin, defatted
2 laurel leaves
Preheat the oven to 180°C (medium)
Line a 7 cm x 11 cm x 28 cm loaf pan with bacon strips and set aside
In a food processor, combine the pork loin and 2/3 of the bacon and process until smooth
Transfer to a bowl, add the cream, egg, black pepper, thyme, garlic, nutmeg, and salt and mix well. Reserve
Cut the defatted pork loin and remaining bacon into 1 cm cubes
Add to the reserved mixture and mix well
Transfer to the prepared loaf pan
Smooth the top with a spatula and cover with the bacon strips
Add the laurel leaves on top, then cover with aluminum foil
Place the loaf pan in a baking dish and fill with hot water to reach halfway up the side
Bake in a preheated oven until firm (about 1 hour)
Remove from the water and let rest for about 30 minutes
Drain excess fat
Turn out onto a plate and serve immediately
224 calories per slice.