Boxing Day Pate

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup shallots--finely diced
  • 1/2 cup salt pork-- diced
  • 2 large garlic cloves,smashed but kept whole
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken livers--trimmed
  • 1 cup chicken stock or broth
  • 1 sprig thyme--leaves only
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 8 tablespoons unsalted butter

Instructions

  1. in a saute pan with non-sloping sides, heat the olive oil and toss in the garlic, the shallots and the salt pork. cook on low until the shallots begin to soften
  2. wash and dry the livers. toss into the shallots and oil and let brown, but don't cook all the way through. it will only take a few minutes
  3. remove from heat and immediately tip everything into a food processor. add the butter in chunks and process until you have a nice thick paste
  4. pour through a fine sieve into a clean bowl. stir in the cognac and then pour into ramekins or gifting jars. for a nice presentation, you can top with clarified butter and a fresh sprig of thyme

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

687 kcal 34% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 13.7g 27% DV
Total Fat 51.3g 66% DV
Carbs 53.5g 19% DV
Fiber 14.4g 51% DV
Sugar 10.8g 22% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10108.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 1021mg 22% DV
Cholesterol 66.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 241.3mcg 27% DV
Vitamin C 49.8mg 55% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 279.5mg 22% DV
Iron 9.4mg 52% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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