Bon Appétit APPETIZERS  -  POULTRY
RECIPE NAME:  CHICKEN LIVER PATÉ
RECIPE BY: BON APPETIT!
SERVING SIZE: 4 cups
PREPARATION TIME: -
 INGREDIENTS:
1 1/2 pounds chicken livers trimmed
3/4 cup butter room temperature
1/2 cup onion minced
2 tablespoons brandy -
7 canned anchovy fillets drained
1/4 teaspoon allspice ground
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg ground
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper -
 
DIRECTIONS:
  • Cook chicken livers in large pot of simmering salted water until tender and cooked through, about 10 minutes.  DRain chicken livers, cool.
  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add onion and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add brandy add bring to boil.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Cool completely.
  • Finely grind livers, onion mixture, anchovies and remaining 1/2 cup butter in processor.
  • Add allspice, nutmeg and cayenne pepper and process mixture until smooth.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to serving bowl.
  • Refrigerate at least 1 hour (can be prepared 2 days ahead. Keep refrigerated).
  • Garnish pate with lemon slices and watercress if you wish.  Serve pate with crackers and baguette slices.
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