Quick Liver Pâté Recipe

Name: Quick Liver Pâté
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried tart cherries; 2 slices thick-cut bacon; 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots; 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 bay leaf; 2 tablespoons cognac; 1/4 cup whipped cream cheese; 8 ounces liverwurst; 2 tablespoons chopped unsalted dry-roasted pistachios (optional)

Servings: persons

1/4 cup dried tart cherries
2 slices thick-cut bacon
2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
2 tablespoons cognac
1/4 cup whipped cream cheese
8 ounces liverwurst
2 tablespoons chopped unsalted dry-roasted pistachios (optional)

1
Place cherries in a small saucepan with just enough water to cover; bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook 3 minutes or until soft. Drain cherries; cool slightly, and finely chop.
2
Cook bacon in a small skillet over medium heat until crisp; remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan. Finely chop bacon.
3
Add shallots, thyme, salt, pepper, garlic, and bay leaf to drippings in pan; cook 2 minutes or until softened, stirring occasionally. Remove pan from heat. Add cognac, scraping pan to loosen browned bits.
4
Remove and reserve bay leaf. Place shallot mixture, cream cheese, and liverwurst in a food processor; process until smooth. Place in a small bowl; stir in bacon and cherries. Place bay leaf on top of pate. Cover surface of pate with plastic wrap; chill at least 8 hours. Sprinkle with pistachios before serving, if desired.

171

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup dried tart cherries, 2 slices thick-cut bacon, 2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots, 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme, and more.

Yes, Quick Liver Pâté 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.

Quick Liver Pâté

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