Pate Maison

Prep: 30 min Cook: 20 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: French

A rich, smooth chicken liver pâté with aromatic spices and brandy, perfect for elegant appetizers or special occasions, appealing to those who enjoy flavorful, velvety spreads.

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Ingredients

  • 2 qt. water
  • 2 tsp. peppercorns
  • 2 tsp. whole cloves
  • 3 bay leaves
  • few sprigs parsley
  • 2 1/2 lb. chicken livers
  • 2 c. butter, softened
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
  • dash hot pepper sauce
  • 1/4 c. brandy

Instructions

  1. Combine water, peppercorns, whole cloves, bay leaves, and parsley in a 4-quart saucepan.
  2. Bring to a boil, simmer for 10 minutes, then strain.
  3. Add chicken livers to the liquid.
  4. Cook just below simmering point until the liquid is clear and the livers are done, about 10 minutes.
  5. Drain livers and pass once through a food grinder.
  6. Set aside.
  7. In a large mixing bowl, blend together the softened butter, finely chopped onion, minced garlic, salt, dry mustard, nutmeg, and hot pepper sauce.
  8. Add the ground liver and mix until smooth.
  9. Stir in brandy.
  10. Line a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with aluminum foil.
  11. Pack the pâté into the pan.
  12. Chill thoroughly before serving.
  13. Flavor will develop more fully if allowed to chill overnight.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

730 kcal 37% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.1g 32% DV
Total Fat 48.6g 62% DV
Carbs 77.1g 28% DV
Fiber 29.8g 100% DV
Sugar 3.6g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10253.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 2140.3mg 46% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 104.3mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 51.3mg 57% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 482.5mg 37% DV
Iron 29.4mg 100% DV

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

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