Pate Private Reserve Recipe

Name: Pate Private Reserve
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound chicken livers; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 tablespoons butter; 1/2 pound mushrooms, sliced thin; 1/2 cup sliced green onions; 2/3 cup dry red wine; 2 bay leaves; 2 cloves garlic, pressed; 4 teaspoons drained green peppercorns; 2 tablespoons Mexican brandy

Servings: persons

1
Clean the chicken livers, removing the connective tissue and any silver skin.
2
Season them with salt and pepper.
3
In a large heavy skillet, over a mediumhigh heat, melt the butter.
4
Saute the chicken livers 5 minutes.
5
Remove them from the skillet and set aside.
6
To the same skillet, add the mushrooms and green onions.
7
Cook 5 minutes.
8
Add the wine, bay leaves, and garlic.
9
Cover the skillet and cook 15 minutes.
10
Remove the bay leaves.
11
In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, place the contents of the skillet, leaving the liquid in the skillet to reduce by half.
12
Add the chicken livers, green peppercorns, brandy, and reduced liquid to the processor.
13
Blend until very smooth.
14
Add more salt, if needed.
15
Spoon the pate into a decorative container or bowl, and cover with foil.
16
Chill for at least 6 hours.
17
Serve with toasted thinly sliced bagel rounds or toasted French bread.

316

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Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 pound chicken livers, Sea salt, to taste, Freshly ground black pepper, to taste, 4 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Pate Private Reserve 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Pate Private Reserve

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Variations & substitutions

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