"Serve at room temperature with a sprinkling of salt, cornichons, Dijon, and a baguette...."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup Cognac
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 cup minced onion
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2 1/2 pounds ground pork
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12 ounces bacon (8 to 10 slices), finely chopped, plus 14 bacon slices (for lining pan)
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plus 14 bacon slices
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3 garlic cloves, pressed
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2 1/2 teaspoons salt
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2 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
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1 1/2 teaspoons allspice
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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2 large eggs, lightly beaten
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1/3 cup whipping cream
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1 6-ounce piece ham steak, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick strips
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Coarse sea salt
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Cornichons*
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Dijon mustard