Boxing Day Pate Recipe

Name: Boxing Day Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shallots--finely diced; 1/2 cup salt pork-- diced; 2 large garlic cloves,smashed but kept whole; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 pound chicken livers--trimmed; 1 cup chicken stock or broth; 1 sprig thyme--leaves only; 1 pinch black pepper; 8 tablespoons unsalted butter; 3 tablespoons cognac--be generous

Servings: persons

1/4 cup shallots--finely diced
1/2 cup salt pork-- diced
2 large garlic cloves,smashed but kept whole
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound chicken livers--trimmed
1 cup chicken stock or broth
1 sprig thyme--leaves only
1 pinch black pepper
8 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons cognac--be generous

1
in a saute pan with non-sloping sides, heat the olive oil and toss in the garlic, the shallots and the salt pork. cook on low until the shallots begin to soften
2
wash and dry the livers. toss into the shallots and oil and let brown, but don't cook all the way through. it will only take a few minutes
3
remove from heat and immediately tip everything into a food processor. add the butter in chunks and process until you have a nice thick paste
4
pour through a fine sieve into a clean bowl. stir in the cognac and then pour into ramekins or gifting jars. for a nice presentation, you can top with clarified butter and a fresh sprig of thyme

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup shallots--finely diced, 1/2 cup salt pork-- diced, 2 large garlic cloves,smashed but kept whole, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Boxing Day Pate falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Boxing Day Pate

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