best chicken liver pate

Recipe by
Elaine Douglas
Vancouver, BC

This is good any time of the year but especially at holiday celebrations. I plate it in small ramekins. I freeze any that I don't use within a couple of days so I can quickly defrost them as needed.

yield serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 20 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For best chicken liver pate

  • 1 lb
    chicken livers
  • 1/2 c
    dry white wine
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1 tsp
    chicken stock base
  • 1 tsp
    parsley flakes or twice as much fresh chopped parsley
  • 1 Tbsp
    instant minced onion or twice as much fresh onion chopped fine
  • 1/4 tsp
    ginger
  • 1 Tbsp
    soy or tamari sauce
  • 1/2 c
    soft butter
  • 1 tsp
    bon appetite spice or whatever blend you like
  • 1/4 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 dash
    nutmeg
  • 1 Tbsp
    brandy

How To Make best chicken liver pate

  • 1
    Combine first eight ingredients and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
  • 2
    Cool livers in liquid; drain – reserving some liquid. Put livers in food processor and blend. Add remaining ingredients. Process until well mixed and smooth. If too thick, add small amount of cooking liquid. Store covered in fridge at least 24 hours.
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