In small skillet over medium heat, cook onion in butter 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in apple cider, pepper, allspice and thyme.

 

Finely mince bacon, reserving 2 slices. combine all ingredients except bacon slices in large bowl. Mix to blend thoroughly. Lay bacon slices in 9 x 5-inch loaf pan, crosswise. Pack pork mixture into pan, rounding top; fold bacon ends over loaf. Cover with foil. Place in larger pan, containing 2 inches hot water.

 

Bake in 350 degrees F oven 1-1/2 hours. Remove loaf pan from water bath. Press down lightly on the pat‚ while still warm. Cool to room temperature. Cover and chill at least 8 hours. Cut in slices to serve.