I have adapted the recipe to make it bigger as I wanted leftovers for the week, so you will need a large loaf tin for this one (I poured in eight cups of water into my tin, so if you are able to do the same then you know your tin is large enough). Into the mix I also included rindless shortcut bacon as it adds a gorgeous flavour.
Using the Thermomix certainly helps with all the chopping, and you do not need to wash the bowl between each process … just clean it once at the end.
I did not mince my meat in the Thermomix as I wanted a chunky texture so I used pre-ground free range minced pork and beef. Get the best quality that you can afford, as it really will make a difference to your end result.
Great served hot or cold … it's especially great for picnics or large gatherings.
Ingredients
500g ground pork
500g ground beef
500g rindless shortcut bacon
100g sourdough (to make breadcrumbs – or use whatever bread you have)
5 cloves garlic, peeled
3 spring onions, roughly chopped
40g pickled Jalapeno peppers (I use Old El Paso brand)
5-6 fresh sage leaves
3 x 59g eggs
60g cream
2 tsp sea salt flakes
freshly cracked pepper – to taste
2 tbls tomato paste
1 tbls olive oil
Instructions
Grease a large loaf tin with butter (see note above regarding size)
Preheat oven to 180 degrees fan forced
Place pork and beef mince into a large mixing bowl
Cut bacon into chunks, place into TM bowl and chop 3 seconds / speed 5 … add to pork and beef in mixing bowl
Place bread into TM bowl and chop 5 seconds / speed 8 … add to mixing bowl
Place garlic, spring onions, Jalapenos and sage to TM bowl and chop 3 seconds / speed 7 … add to mixing bowl
Add eggs, cream and seasoning to TM bowl and mix 4 seconds / speed 4 … add to mixing bowl
Bring the mixture together with your hands (best thing for this process) until it is all well combined
Press mixture into loaf tin, place on baking sheet and bake for 55 minutes
Meanwhile mix together the tomato paste and olive oil
After 55 minutes baking, spread the tomato glaze over the top and return to the oven for 15 minutes