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Chicken liver pate - by Doug Cook RD

Duck Liver Pate

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 16

Ingredients

  • 3 oz duck fat
  • 1 large shallot, peeled and coarsley chopped (about 2 1/2 tablespoons
  • 1 duck liver (about 3 oz or 100 g), cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp brandy
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
  • 1/4 tsp herbes de Provence If you don't have a pre-made blend, use thyme, savoury, oregano, rosemary, dried parsley or marjoram

Instructions

  1. Place duck fat in a skillet, and cook over medium to high heat for 4 to 5 minutes, until the fat has melted and some of it has browned.

  2. Add the shallots, and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring occasionally. Add the liver, herbes de Provence, and garlic, and cook over medium to high heat for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the salt and pepper.

  3. Transfer the mixture to a blender, add the brandy (Cognac is most popular), and blend until liquefied. Recipe yields about 1/2 cup. Let cool for at least 1 1/2 hours, then cover and refrigerate until serving time.

  4. Serve the pâté on crackers, toasted baguette slices, or use as sandwich spread. The pâté will keep, well covered, for 3 to 4 days.