Potted Chicken

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the chicken(s) lightly.
2. 2
   Remove the meat from the chicken, then bone and skin it.
3. 3
   Mince until fairly fine.
4. 4
   Season with salt, the pepper, and spices, and the finely chopped onion or shallot, then stir in stock and run through blender or food processor.
5. 5
   Butter well a deep casserole or dish and stretch the bacon slices with a knife, then line the dish with them, reserving some for the top.
6. 6
   Pour in the meat mixture and level off.
7. 7
   Dot the top with butter.
8. 8
   Lay the rest of the bacon on top.
9. 9
   Cover with foil and a lid.
10. 10
    Stand the casserole in a container of hot water reaching halfway up the side of the casserole.
11. 11
    Bake at 350F (180C) F for about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
12. 12
    When ready, run a knife around the edges and leave to get cold.
13. 13
    When cold, press down with a spoon, pour the clarified butter over the top, and keep in a cold place until needed.