Chicken Liver Pate with Currants

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Submitted by Cheri
Updated on December 29, 2021
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
6 mins
Additional Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 26 mins
Servings:
32
Yield:
4 cups
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup dried currants

  • 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)

  • 1 cup butter, divided

  • 1 onion, finely chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 2 pounds chicken livers, trimmed

  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

  • ½ teaspoon ground allspice

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Place currants in a small bowl; cover with orange liqueur. Let soak until plump, about 1 hour.

  2. Melt 1/4 cup butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in the hot butter until softened, about 1 minute. Add chicken livers; cook and stir until no longer pink in the center, 5 to 8 minutes.

  3. Place remaining 3/4 cup butter, chicken liver mixture, heavy cream, thyme, and allspice in a food processor; blend until smooth. Transfer to a bowl and stir in currants and orange liqueur. Season pate with salt and pepper.

  4. Divide pate among small ramekins. Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.

Cook's Note:

If you leave out the currants, be sure to still add the orange brandy to the mix.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

106 Calories
8g Fat
3g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 32
Calories 106
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 123mg 41%
Sodium 61mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g 9%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 11mg 1%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 80mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.