chicken liver and heart ragu

Recipe by
barbara lentz
beulah, MI

I know sounds gross but it is not. It is so good. You don't even taste the liver. yum

yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Stove Top

Ingredients For chicken liver and heart ragu

  • 1 c
    dried porcini mushrooms
  • 2 c
    chicken stock
  • 4 oz
    pancetta chopped
  • 1 c
    shredded carrot
  • 1 md
    onion chopped
  • 6 clove
    garlic minced
  • 2 c
    chicken livers cleaned and chopped
  • 8
    chicken hearts finely chopped
  • salt and pepper
  • 8
    fresh sage leaves finely chopped
  • 3 sprig
    rosemary stripped and finely chopped
  • 4 lg
    basil leaves finely chopped
  • 1/4 c
    brown sugar
  • 1
    bay leaf
  • 3 Tbsp
    double concentrated tomato paste
  • 1/2 c
    dry red wine
  • 1/3 c
    sweet red vermouth
  • 28 oz
    can crushed tomatoes
  • pasta of choice
  • grated parmesan for serving

How To Make chicken liver and heart ragu

  • 1
    Place the dried mushrooms in a saucepan with the chicken stock. Bring to a simmer and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove the mushrooms with slotted spoon to a cutting board and chop. Reserve the liquid.
  • 2
    Place the pancetta in a large skillet and cook until the fat is rendered and the pancetta is crispy. Remove with slotted spoon and set aside.
  • 3
    Add the carrots, onions and garlic to the skillet and saute for 4 minutes. Add the chicken livers and hearts. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and cook 5 minutes. Add the sage, rosemary, basil, brown sugar and tomato paste and stir to combine. Add the red wine and vermouth. Add the bay leaf. Stir and cook 1 minute. Add the crushed tomatoes and reserved chicken stock. Simmer for 30 minutes. Add the pancetta and mushrooms back to the ragu and cook 5 more minutes. Serve over pasta of choice sprinkled with parmesan cheese.

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