Chicken Liver Pate Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In45 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexAverageServings12
MethodSpeciality
Main IngredientInterest Group

Ingredients

 Chicken livers1 pound
 Water6 Cup (16 tbs)
 Celery - 3 stalks, halved
 Salt1/2 Teaspoon
 Peppercorns6 To taste
 Butter - 1 cup, cut into pieces
 Onion1/3 Cup (16 tbs), chopped
 Brandy2 Tablespoon
 Garlic1 Clove (5gm)
 Dry mustard2 1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground nutmeg1/2 Teaspoon
 Ground cloves1/8 Teaspoon
 Ground red pepper1 Dash
 Currants1/2 Cup (16 tbs)

Directions

MAKING
1. In a medium saucepan, combine chicken livers, water, celery, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and peppercorns; bring to a boil.
2. Lower heat, cover, and simmer 5 minutes or until livers are tender.
3. Drain off the water from livers; discard celery and peppercorns.
4. Put the livers in bowl of food processor or electric blender.
5. Put in butter, onion, garlic, brandy, mustard, nutmeg, cloves and red pepper. Process until smooth.
6. Stir in currants.
7. Transfer the pate mixture into an oiled 3-cup mold; cover and chill several hours or overnight.

SERVING
8. On a platter, invert the pate and serve with assorted crackers.
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