Chicken Liver Pate A La Jacques Pepin Recipe

Name: Chicken Liver Pate A La Jacques Pepin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb chicken liver, well-trimmed; 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced; 1 small garlic clove, smashed and peeled; 1 bay leaf; 1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves; kosher salt; 1/2 cup water; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (we used less) or 1 1/2 sticks unsalted margarine (we used less); 2 teaspoons cognac or 2 teaspoons Scotch whisky; fresh ground pepper; toasted baguette, slices for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 lb chicken liver, well-trimmed
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 small garlic clove, smashed and peeled
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon thyme leaves
kosher salt
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (we used less) or 1 1/2 sticks unsalted margarine (we used less)
2 teaspoons cognac or 2 teaspoons Scotch whisky
fresh ground pepper
toasted baguette, slices for serving

1
In a medium saucepan, combine the chicken livers, onion, garlic, bay leaf, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
2
Add the water and bring to a simmer; cover, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the livers are barely pink inside, about 3 minutes.
3
Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
4
Discard the bay leaf.
5
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the livers, onion and garlic to a food processor; process until coarsely pureed.
6
With the machine on, add the butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, until incorporated.
7
Add the Cognac, season with salt and pepper and process until completely smooth.
8
Scrape the pate into 2 or 3 large ramekins; press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pate and refrigerate until firm.
9
Serve chilled.
10
Enjoy!

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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: 1/2 lb chicken liver, well-trimmed, 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced, 1 small garlic clove, smashed and peeled, 1 bay leaf, and more.

Yes, Chicken Liver Pate A La Jacques Pepin 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 A La Jacques Pepin

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