Chicken Liver Pate Recipe

Name: Chicken Liver Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken liver (fresh & cleaned); 1 cup milk; 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces); 1 cup onion (chopped); 2 teaspoons garlic (minced); 2 tablespoons peppercorns (green if available & drained); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup cognac (or brandy)

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken liver (fresh & cleaned)
1 cup milk
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces)
1 cup onion (chopped)
2 teaspoons garlic (minced)
2 tablespoons peppercorns (green if available & drained)
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon thyme leaves (fresh)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cognac (or brandy)

1
Soak livers in milk for at least 2 hours and drain well.
2
Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a saute pan over medium heat.
3
Add onions and cook until soft (about 3 minutes).
4
Add garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
5
Add livers, 1 tablespoons peppercorns, bay leaves, thyme, salt & pepper.
6
Cook stirring until livers are brown on outside and pink inside (about 5 minutes).
7
Add cognac and cook until most of the liquid is gone.
8
Cool.
9
Discard bay leaves.
10
In food processor puree liver mixture.
11
Add remaining butter in pieces and pulsing to blend.
12
Fold in remaining tablespoon of green peppercorns and adjust seasonings to taste.
13
Pack in ramekins, cover and vacuum seal.
14
Refrigerate or freeze.

459

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken liver (fresh & cleaned), 1 cup milk, 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter (cut into pieces), 1 cup onion (chopped), and more.

Yes, Chicken Liver 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.

Chicken Liver Pate

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