White Bean & Pork Pate

Directions

1. 1
   Cut carrot, celery stalk, and onion into chunks.
2. 2
   Combine in a 3 or 4 quart pan with the beans, bay leaf, water, pork, and thyme.
3. 3
   Bring to boiling, then reduce heat; cover and simmer until beans are tender and mash easily, about 2 hours.
4. 4
   Lift out pork and set aside.
5. 5
   Add wine to beans and boil; uncovered until liquid evaporates, stir often.
6. 6
   Remove meat from bone.
7. 7
   Coarsely chop meat.
8. 8
   Whirl beans and vegetables in a food processor or blender until very smooth.
9. 9
   Combine beans and pork; season with salt and pepper.
10. 10
    Serve or cover and chill up to 4 days.
11. 11
    Present in a crock or as 1/2 cup portions in lettuce leaves on individual plates.
12. 12
    Serve with pickles and bread.