Chicken Liver Pâté with Apples and Brandy
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Chicken Liver Pâté with Apples and Brandy
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A rich and smooth chicken liver pate with apples and brandy that's perfect on apple slices or with crackers. Recipe adapted from Martha Stewart's Entertaining
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Ingredients
- 12 ounces chicken livers trimmed
- 1 shallot chopped
- 1 granny smith apple peeled and chopped
- 4 ounces pancetta diced (or fatty bacon)
- 8 ounces unsalted butter diced, room temperature
- 2 Tablespoons butter for sauteing the apple
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard Colman's
- 1/4 cup apple brandy or brandy
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves chopped
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the trimmed livers in a small saucepan covered with water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Cool in liquid, then drain.
- In a separate pan, heat 2 Tablespoons butter over a low heat until melted, add pancetta, shallots, fresh thyme, and chopped apples and continue cooking until apples are tender, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Deglaze pan with brandy, scraping pan, and cook about 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a food processor, add livers, dry mustard, nutmeg, pinch of cloves, apple mixture, and butter, and pulse until pate is smooth.
- Check seasoning, adding kosher salt and pepper to taste. Transfer into small ramekins.
- Chill pâté until ready to eat. If pate will not be eaten within a day or two, add a thin layer of melted butter to the top to preserve it.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Cholesterol
150mg
(50%)
Sodium
150mg
(6%)
Potassium
112mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
3687IU
(74%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Cholesterol | 150mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 150mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 3687IU | 74% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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