Classic Chicken Liver Pate Recipe
Summary
Ingredients
| Chicken livers | 1 Pound | |
| Onion | 1 | |
| Butter | 3⁄4 Cup (12 tbs), melted (or rendered chicken fat) | |
| Onion | 4 Tablespoon, grated | |
| Salt | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Pepper | 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Mace | 1⁄4 Teaspoon | |
| Dry mustard | 1 1⁄2 Teaspoon | |
| Brandy | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Tarragon | 1⁄4 Teaspoon |
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: Complete recipe
Calories 1870 Calories from Fat 1407
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 160 g246.3%
Saturated Fat 94 g470%
Trans Fat 0.3 g
Cholesterol 1927.9 mg642.6%
Sodium 4248.1 mg177%
Total Carbohydrates 20 g6.8%
Dietary Fiber 3.9 g15.5%
Sugars 8.6 g
Protein 81 g162.5%
Vitamin A 1090.6% Vitamin C 161.2%
Calcium 14.5% Iron 233.3%
*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet
Directions
1) Thoroughly wash livers to remove any discolored areas.
MAKING
2) In a saucepan, pour in water to cover the livers along with the onion.
3) Place the saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil.
4) Reduce heat to low, cover the saucepan with lid and simmer for another 20 minutes.
5) Bring out the livers by discarding the liquid and onions.
6) In a food chopper, grind livers to a smooth paste, by blending for 3 times.
7) Add chicken fat, grated onion, salt, pepper, mace, mustard, brandy and tarragon to the blended livers. Mix well to a smooth consistency.
8) Take a mold or attractive dish and press this paste firmly inside it.
9) Place this inside the refrigerator to chill down for at least 3 hours.
FINALIZING
10) In a serving plate, turn out the mold to slice off in 1/4 to 1/2-inch thickness.
SERVING
11) Add crusty French bread along with pate and sprinkle with freshly ground pepper to serve.
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