German Luchow's Homemade Chicken Liver and Pork Liver Pate Recipe

Name: German Luchow's Homemade Chicken Liver and Pork Liver Pate
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb. onions, sliced; 1/2 cup goose fat; chicken fat; 1/2 cup chicken stock; bouillon; 1 lb. fresh pork liver; 2 lb. chicken livers; 3/4 lb. fat salt pork cut in thin strips; 1 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. pepper; 3 cloves; 1/8 tsp. thyme; 1 bay leaf, crumbled; 3 eggs, beaten; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup sherry wine; 2 tbsp. cornstarch; 2 tbsp. butter

Servings: persons

1/2 lb. onions, sliced
1/2 cup goose fat
chicken fat
1/2 cup chicken stock
bouillon
1 lb. fresh pork liver
2 lb. chicken livers
3/4 lb. fat salt pork cut in thin strips
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. pepper
3 cloves
1/8 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf, crumbled
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup sherry wine
2 tbsp. cornstarch
2 tbsp. butter

1
Cook onions in goose or chicken fat with stock until they are transparent and tender.
2
Wash liver; drain; lard with strips of salt pork, then slice liver into saucepan.
3
Add onions, the fat they cooked in, salt, pepper, cloves, thyme, and bay leaf.
4
Cover with cold water.
5
Cook slowly (simmer) in covered pan until all blood is withdrawn and liver is very tender, about 2 hours.
6
Drain.
7
Grind liver and cooked onions fine.
8
Mix with eggs, cream, and most of the wine.
9
Moisten cornstarch smoothly with remaining wine and beat into the liver mixture.
10
Beat and mix to a smooth paste.
11
Pack into a crock or mold; pour 2 tablespoons melted butter over the top.
12
Keep covered in the refrigerator.
13
To serve, cut in slices.
14
VARIATIONS: Add 2 or 3 chopped anchovies or finely minced truffles to the pate for variations in flavor.
15
Luchows German Cookbook

1112

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

122

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb. onions, sliced, 1/2 cup goose fat, chicken fat, 1/2 cup chicken stock, and more.

Yes, German Luchow's Homemade Chicken Liver and Pork 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.

German Luchow's Homemade Chicken Liver and Pork Liver Pate

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