A
terrine most commonly refers to a French
forcemeat loaf similar to a
pâté, made with more coarsely chopped ingredients. Terrines are usually served cold or at room temperature. Most terrines contain a large amount of fat as well as
pork, although it is often not the main ingredient: Many terrines are made with typical French
game meat, like
deer and
boar (which are generally not eaten any other way in France).