Chicken liver pate with apples and thyme

Cookinero 12 November 2022

Prepare a few molds with pate, and there will be plenty of reasons to serve it on holidays: on the table on New Year's Eve, for breakfast on January 1, or take it with you to visit friends.

How to cook Chicken liver pate with apples and thyme

Step 1

Chicken liver pate with apples and thyme

Prepare the liver. Cut the bacon into small pieces. Peel the shallots and garlic and mince. Peel the apple and cut into medium cubes. Separate the thyme leaves from the twigs, thinly slice the sage.

Step 2

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 2 tbsp. l. butter. Add bacon and fry, stirring, until golden brown. Add shallots and garlic and cook until soft.

Step 3

Add the liver, apple, sage and thyme to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 to 7 minutes. The liver should remain pink inside, and the apples should become soft.

Step 4

Chicken liver pate with apples and thyme

Transfer the mixture from the skillet to the bowl of a food processor. Pour cognac into the pan and bring to a boil over low heat, scraping the fried juices from the bottom of the pan. Let it simmer for about 1 minute until the liquid has evaporated slightly, transfer to a food processor and add salt and black pepper.

Step 5

Blend the mixture to a smooth puree. Add the remaining butter to the pate and mix well.

Step 6

Chicken liver pate with apples and thyme

Divide the pâté into small ceramic tins, cover with cling film and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. To keep the pâté longer, pour melted butter over the surface if desired. Take the pâté out of the refrigerator 30 minutes beforehand. before submission.

Chicken liver pate with apples and thyme - FAQ About Ingredients, Baking Time and Storage

While chicken liver is traditional, you can substitute duck or pork liver. Keep in mind that the flavor will be different, with duck liver being richer and pork liver having a more mild taste. Adjust cooking time slightly depending on the type of liver used; ensure it's cooked through but still slightly pink inside.
If you don't have cognac, you can use brandy, dark rum, or even a dry sherry. Alternatively, use chicken broth or apple cider for a non-alcoholic option; these will alter the flavor profile slightly.
Pâté will last for 3-4 days, stored properly in the fridge. For longer storage up to a week, consider pouring melted butter over the surface of each container or ceramic to act as a preservative.
Yes, you can freeze pâté, but the texture might change slightly once defrosted. Wrap it tightly in cling film, then in foil, and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
Serve the pâté with crusty bread, crackers, or toasted baguette slices. It also pairs well with cornichons, red onion marmalade, or a simple green salad.
Unfortunately, this recipe requires chicken livers to make pate. It cannot be easily substituted to become a vegetarian or vegan dish
While the butter is important for the creamy texture and flavor of the pâté, you can reduce the amount slightly. Start by reducing the initial butter used for frying, but cutting back on the butter added at the end of the pâté to achieve smooth texture may negatively impact the mouthfeel.
Simply increase or decrease the quantities of all ingredients proportionally. If doubling the recipe, you might need to cook the bacon and liver in batches to ensure even cooking. Also, ensure you have a food processor large enough to handle the increased volume.

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