CHARCUTERIE CHICKEN LIVER PATE

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This is from Tyler's Ultimate. I love pate, but I'm the only one in the house who will eat it, so up until now, I've never made it myself. This recipe looked so approachable for a normal home cook, that I decided I could do it. I hope you will too! Prep time is hands-on time, Cooking time is chilling in the fridge.

Provided by IngridH

Categories     Spreads

Time P1DT15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb chicken liver
6 tablespoons port wine
14 tablespoons butter (1 3/4 sticks)
2 shallots, chopped
1 garlic clove, crushed
1 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/4 cup heavy cream
kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the livers and pat dry.
  • Cover with the Port, and chill for 2 hours.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a medium skillet.
  • Add the shallots, garlic, and thyme. Cook over medium low heat, stirring, until softened but not browned, about 3 or 4 minutes.
  • Remove the livers from the Port (reserve the Port) and add to the skillet. Continue to cook, without browning, until the livers just start to change color, another 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the Port and simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Place the liver mixture in a blender, and puree until smooth.
  • Add 3 more tablespoons of butter, and puree again until smooth.
  • Add the cream, and pulse until it is incorporated.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Spoon into a 3 cup container (terrine, loaf pan, mason jar) and smooth the surface of the pate.
  • Chill for 1 hour, until it just starts to firm up.
  • Melt the remaining butter, and pour over the top of the pate, covering it completely.
  • Refrigerate overnight or up to a week.
  • Serve on toasted baguette slices or other crusty bread.

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