Leberkase

Directions

1. 1
   TO MAKE THE MEAT STOCK,chilled to set, and this aspic diced; to make about 3 quarts.
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   :Place a round, metal pastry cutter or trivet in the bottom of a large stockpot to prevent the ingredients from sticking.
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   Fit all of the meat and chicken pieces into the pot, and add enough water to cover them by about 2 inches.
4. 4
   Bring slowly to a boil and with a slotted spoon skim off the scum that rises.
5. 5
   Keep skimming, occasionally adding a glass of cold water, until no scum rises--after 10 to 15 minutes.
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   Add the bouquet garni, garlic, onions and carrots, and skim once more as the liquid returns to a boil.
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   Reduce the heat to very low, cover the pot with the lid ajar, and simmer for four to five hours, skimming at intervals.
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   Ladle the stock into a colander lined with several layers of dampened muslin or cheesecloth and set over a large bowl.
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   Cool the strained stock, then refrigerate it for 12 hours.
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    When the stock has set, spoon off the solidified fat.
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    Wipe off traces of fat with a towel dipped in water and squeezed dry.
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    If the stock is not as clear as desired, melt it over high heat.
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    Add six lightly beaten egg whites and six crushed egg shells, and whisk constantly until the mixture comes to a boil.
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    Cook undisturbed until the egg white foam rises to the surface, then remove the pot from the heat.
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    Let the stock settle for a minute or so, then boil it up two more times.
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    Strain the stock through a cloth lined colander.
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    Tightly covered, the stock can safely be kept refrigerated for up to a week if brought to a boil every two days.
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    Or, the stock may be melted and poured into freezer containers.
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    TO MAKE THE LEBERKASE- Pass the liver, pork, pork belly and anchovy fillets twice through a food grinder.
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    Mix well with the pepper, salt if needed, marjoram, and Madeira or Cognac.
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    Line a pie pan with bacon or tongue slices.
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    Pack in the mixture and cover with the remaining slices of bacon or tongue.
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    Cover the pan with foil and cook the pie in a water bath in a preheated 350°F oven for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, or until it is firm.
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    After it has cooled, cut the pie into thin slices and decorate these with the diced aspic.