Grinding your own beef gives you way more control over the consistency and ingredients, and there are actually multiple ways ...

Equipment and preparation: you will need a spice grinder, a heavy-bottomed pan (preferably cast iron) and a terrine mould for this recipe. Place all the meat, fat and bones into a large bowl.

you will need a spice grinder, a heavy-bottomed pan (preferably cast iron) and a terrine mould for this recipe. Rillettes are usually topped with a thin layer of fat to help preserve the meat.