{"id":2551,"date":"2009-10-29T10:48:35","date_gmt":"2009-10-29T17:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/?p=2551"},"modified":"2025-08-05T14:38:02","modified_gmt":"2025-08-05T21:38:02","slug":"chicken-liver-pate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/chicken-liver-pate\/","title":{"rendered":"Sage and Chicken Liver P\u00e2t\u00e9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">This classic <strong>chicken liver p\u00e2t\u00e9<\/strong> recipe is easy to make. Its mild flavor and silky, smooth texture make it a great recipe for an elegant, luxurious dinner party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/4164023689_bf4d92896b_b-1.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" fetchpriority=\"high\" src=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/4164023689_bf4d92896b_b-1.jpg\" alt=\"4164023689_bf4d92896b_b (1)\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-16260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/4164023689_bf4d92896b_b-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/4164023689_bf4d92896b_b-1-320x200.jpg 320w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/4164023689_bf4d92896b_b-1-768x481.jpg 768w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/10\/4164023689_bf4d92896b_b-1-1023x640.jpg 1023w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"what-is-pate\">What is it?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>P\u00e2t\u00e9 is a smooth, savory paste typically made with liver and other organ meats, butter, herbs, and shallots (or onions). It's a classic French dish with a luxurious edge. It's also easy to make at home.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-feature-wrapper\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-this-recipe-works\">Why this recipe works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Chicken liver p\u00e2t\u00e9 is an&nbsp;<strong>excellent appetizer for special occasions<\/strong>, especially in the fall and winter when our bodies crave heavier foods.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It's<strong>&nbsp;extremely nutrient-dense<\/strong>, with small portions containing loads of B vitamins, minerals, and vitamin A.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soaking the chicken livers in milk is a neat trick that helps soften their flavor, making a&nbsp;<strong>mellow and mild-flavor p\u00e2t\u00e9<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has a&nbsp;<strong>silky, smooth texture<\/strong>&nbsp;that makes it an elegant appetizer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It's&nbsp;<strong>deceptively easy<\/strong>&nbsp;to make. You saut\u00e9 the livers with shallots, then blend them with butter. That's about it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"key-ingredients\">Key Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The foundation of a good p\u00e2te recipe is high-quality liver. Chicken and duck liver are the mildest and the best-tasting. In addition to liver, you'll need plenty of fat. Most recipes call for butter (perhaps with a little heavy cream), but some call for bacon, chicken, or duck fat. Fat helps to emulsify the p\u00e2t\u00e9, giving it a smooth texture and rich flavor. Shallots (or onions), herbs, and alcohol give the p\u00e2t\u00e9 flavor and balance the intensity of organ meats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Chicken livers<\/strong>&nbsp;are the foundation of this recipe. Compared to pork or beef liver, chicken livers have a mild flavor. They're also nutrient-dense and rich in folate, choline, selenium, and vitamin A.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butter and ghee<\/strong>&nbsp;lend a creaminess to p\u00e2t\u00e9. They improve the flavor and the texture of the final dish.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shallots<\/strong>&nbsp;are a member of the onion (allium) family, and they have a beautiful oniony flavor that balances the flavor of liver. If you can't find shallots, thinly sliced yellow onions also work in this recipe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sage<\/strong>&nbsp;lends a little brightness to the p\u00e2t\u00e9. Its herby notes help to enliven the p\u00e2t\u00e9, helping to cut its heavy flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Milk<\/strong>&nbsp;is used for soaking the chicken livers. Soaking liver and other organ meats is a traditional technique known as \"clearing the blood.\" It improves their flavor, softening the liver's more assertive notes and making it palatable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sherry<\/strong>&nbsp;helps give the p\u00e2t\u00e9 flavor. It lends the dish a rich, complex flavor and a note of much-needed acidity. Plus, it's a natural match for fresh sage. A little brandy will work if you don't have sherry.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips\">Tips for Making P\u00e2t\u00e9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use high-quality chicken livers<\/strong>&nbsp;from pasture-raised or free-range chickens. They will be more nutrient-dense, have a richer color and better flavor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Trim your chicken livers well<\/strong>, removing all sinew and any connective tissues. If left on, those little bits of connective tissue can give your p\u00e2t\u00e9 an unpleasant texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook the liver until just done<\/strong>&nbsp;and not a minute over, or your p\u00e2t\u00e9 may become gritty.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>For a smooth p\u00e2t\u00e9<\/strong>, slowly add the butter to the food processor, about one tablespoon at a time. This will encourage the p\u00e2t\u00e9 to emulsify, producing a smooth texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pur\u00e9e it in a food processor&nbsp;<\/strong>or in a high-speed blender until completely uniform and smooth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Running the p\u00e2t\u00e9 through a China cap strainer<\/strong>&nbsp;will produce an ultra-smooth, silky texture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sealing the top of the pate<\/strong>&nbsp;with clarified butter (or ghee) gives it a beautiful appearance and helps it last longer in the fridge.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>&nbsp;It's best to serve p\u00e2t\u00e9 at room temperature<\/strong>, as its plentiful fat will harden when cold.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-feast-inline-heading-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-serving-suggestions\">Serving Suggestions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arrange the pots of p\u00e2t\u00e9 on a serving tray accompanied by nice, crusty bread. No-knead sourdough bread is a win with p\u00e2t\u00e9, as are homemade crackers. It's delicious slathered onto baguette slices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you (or your guests) avoid bread, you can spread it on apple slices or spoon it onto Belgian endive leaves. Many people also top their p\u00e2t\u00e9 with diced hard-boiled eggs or cornichons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It's also a good idea to serve an alternative at the same table, as not everyone appreciates organ meats, no matter how well you prepare them. A good mushroom p\u00e2t\u00e9 is a nice companion and will give your guests multiple options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you don't need to save this recipe for a fancy dinner party. Rather, regularly eating nutrient-dense foods such as p\u00e2t\u00e9 is a great way to ensure you get plenty of vitamins and minerals into your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> I like to serve it as part of lunch. Just spread it on a little sourdough bread and serve it with a big salad. It feels like a little luxury.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-21725\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"21725\" data-servings=\"12\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-nk-recipe-buttons\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n<a href=\"#commentform\" class=\"wprm-recipe-jump-to-comments wprm-recipe-link wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"color: #333333;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-jump-to-comments-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#333333\" d=\"M10,0C9.4,0,9,0.4,9,1v4H7V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S5,0.4,5,1v4H3V1c0-0.6-0.4-1-1-1S1,0.4,1,1v8c0,1.7,1.3,3,3,3v10c0,1.1,0.9,2,2,2s2-0.9,2-2V12c1.7,0,3-1.3,3-3V1C11,0.4,10.6,0,10,0z\"\/><path data-color=\"color-2\" fill=\"#333333\" 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data-recipe=\"21725\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">12<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-normal\">Chicken Liver P\u00e2t\u00e9 Recipe<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-italic\">Delicious spread over toasted sourdough bread, this easy chicken liver p\u00e2t\u00e9 has a mild flavor and silky texture.<\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-times-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-table-borders-top-bottom wprm-recipe-table-borders-inside\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-cook-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-cook-time-label\">Cook Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time wprm-recipe-cook_time-minutes\">20<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-cook_time-unit wprm-recipe-cook_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Soaking livers<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-table wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"border-width: 1px;border-style: solid;border-color: #777777;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total Time<\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">6<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">30<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wprm_print\/chicken-liver-pate-recipe\" style=\"color: #ffffff;background-color: #3e3e3e;border-color: #3e3e3e;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-inline-button wprm-recipe-link-inline-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"21725\" 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wprm-recipe-21725-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular\" data-recipe=\"21725\" data-servings=\"12\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">For the Chicken Livers<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">8<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">ounces<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.azurestandard.com\/shop\/product\/food\/meat-poultry\/chicken\/livers\/chicken-livers-organic-frozen-random-weight\/20020?package=MT893&a_aid=OCiZKoa7SE\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow sponsored\">chicken livers<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(trimmed of any sinew or connective tissue)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">milk<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(to cover the livers)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">For the P\u00e2t\u00e9<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">12<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">softened butter<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(divided)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">large<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">shallots<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(sliced thin)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">water<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fine sea salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped fresh sage<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sherry<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-normal\">To Finish the P\u00e2t\u00e9<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Sage leaves<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(for garnish)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/ghee-a-wholesome-fat\/\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-link\" target=\"_blank\">ghee<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">(melted, for sealing the jars)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-21725-equipment\" class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"21725\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-equipment-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Equipment<\/h3><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment wprm-recipe-equipment-list\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">medium mixing bowl<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">10-inch skillet<\/div><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-item\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-equipment-name\">food processor<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-21725-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-21725-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"21725\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">The night before.<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21725-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Dump the chicken livers into a bowl, then cover with milk. Cover the bowl, and then transfer it to the fridge.  Allow the livers to soak for at least 6 and up to 12 hours. Then, drain them in a colander, discarding the milk.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Preparing the p\u00e2t\u00e9<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21725-step-1-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Warm 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then stir in the shallots and sage. Saut\u00e9 them in the oil until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Then, add the reserved livers and pour in the water. Sprinkle with salt, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat until tender and barely cooked through. Turn off the heat, and let the livers cool at room temperature for about 10 minutes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21725-step-1-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Transfer the cooked livers and shallots to a food processor. Pour in the sherry. Process the livers, adding a tablespoon of butter to the feeding tube at a time, until all the butter is incorporated and the p\u00e2t\u00e9 is uniformly smooth.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name wprm-block-text-bold\">To finish the p\u00e2t\u00e9<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-21725-step-2-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Spoon the p\u00e2t\u00e9 into individual ramekins or small jars, allowing \u00bd inch of head space. Arrange a sage leaf over the p\u00e2t\u00e9, and then pour a thin layer of ghee or clarified butter over the p\u00e2t\u00e9, until completely covered. 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And substitute bacon fat for the butter and ghee. Rendered duck fat or chicken fat (schmaltz) is also a good swap for butter, as they both lend the richness that dairy provides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For an alcohol-free version<\/strong>, you can skip the sherry and add a teaspoon of fresh lemon juice or pomegranate juice. These options lend acidity that's otherwise provided by the sherry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For a richer p\u00e2t\u00e9<\/strong>, you can incorporate a few tablespoons of heavy cream to the p\u00e2t\u00e9 as you pur\u00e9e it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Apple brandy and cognac<\/strong>&nbsp;are excellent substitutes for sherry in this recipe. It lends a sweetness to the p\u00e2t\u00e9 and also works well with sage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mushrooms<\/strong>&nbsp;are a great addition to this p\u00e2t\u00e9 recipe and can be substituted for part of the chicken livers. If you're not a fan of liver or organ meats but want to take advantage of their deep nutrition, mixing mushrooms into the chicken liver mixture is a good option for slowly integrating these nutrient-dense foods into your diet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Duck livers&nbsp;<\/strong>are an excellent substitute for chicken livers. They tend to produce a richer p\u00e2t\u00e9 than chicken livers and have a more luxurious edge. When substituting duck livers, consider swapping Grand Marnier for the sherry, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bay leaf&nbsp;<\/strong>can stand in for sage leaves, but you'll need to remove them from the liver mixture before you blend the p\u00e2t\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-try-these-recipes-next\">Try these recipes next<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class='feast-category-index  feast-recipe-index'><ul class=\"fsri-list feast-grid-half feast-desktop-grid-fourth\"><li class=\"listing-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/mushroom-pate\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushroom-pate-post-360x480.jpg\" class=\"feast_3x4_thumbnail fsri-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"Mushroom pate in a glass jar on a copper dish garnished with sage leaves and fresh thyme, served with toasted bread and Belgian endive\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushroom-pate-post-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushroom-pate-post-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/mushroom-pate-post-180x240.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><div class=\"fsri-title\">Wild Mushroom P\u00e2t\u00e9<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/whole-grain-no-knead-sourdough\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/no-knead-sourdough-post-2-360x480.jpg\" class=\"feast_3x4_thumbnail fsri-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"sourdough bread on a white background with flower in a container\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/no-knead-sourdough-post-2-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/no-knead-sourdough-post-2-180x240.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><div class=\"fsri-title\">No-Knead Sourdough Bread<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/medicinal-mushroom-broth\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/immunity-broth-post-2-360x480.jpg\" class=\"feast_3x4_thumbnail fsri-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"medicinal mushroom broth in a pot with a sage leaf\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/immunity-broth-post-2-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/immunity-broth-post-2-180x240.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><div class=\"fsri-title\">Medicinal Mushroom Broth<\/div><\/a><\/li><li class=\"listing-item\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/pomegranate-spritzer\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"360\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pomegranate-fizz-post-360x480.jpg\" class=\"feast_3x4_thumbnail fsri-image wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" aria-hidden=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pomegranate-fizz-post-360x480.jpg 360w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pomegranate-fizz-post-720x960.jpg 720w, https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/pomegranate-fizz-post-180x240.jpg 180w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 360px) 100vw, 360px\" \/><div class=\"fsri-title\">Pomegranate Spritzer<\/div><\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"questions\">Recipe Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754429769558\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How do you store the p\u00e2t\u00e9?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Store the sealed, capped pots of p\u00e2t\u00e9 in an airtight container in the fridge for about 2 weeks. You should eat any leftover p\u00e2t\u00e9 within 5 days of breaking the seal.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754429801367\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can you freeze it?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Yes! Store the p\u00e2t\u00e9 in small, airtight jars. Transfer them to the fridge and allow them to cool completely. Then, freeze for up to 3 months.\u00a0<br\/><br\/>When you're ready to serve it, allow it to thaw in the fridge overnight, and then set it on the counter to come to room temperature about an hour before serving. Keep in mind that freezing may alter the texture slightly.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1754429830964\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Why do you soak the livers in milk?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Organ meats like liver can have an intense and sometimes unpleasant flavor for many people.<br\/><br\/>Soaking them in milk is a heritage cooking technique known as \"clearing the blood.\" It softens their flavor and makes them more palatable.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"isPasted\"><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This classic chicken liver p\u00e2t\u00e9 recipe is easy to make. Its mild flavor and silky, smooth texture make it a great recipe for an elegant, luxurious dinner party. What is it? P\u00e2t\u00e9 is a smooth, savory paste typically made with liver and other organ meats, butter, herbs, and shallots (or onions). 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Its mild flavor and silky, smooth texture make it a great recipe for an elegant, luxurious dinner party. What is it? P\u00e2t\u00e9 is a smooth, savory paste typically made with liver and other organ meats, butter, herbs, and shallots (or onions). It's a classic French dish with a luxurious edge. It's also easy to make at home.&nbsp; Why this recipe works Chicken liver p\u00e2t\u00e9 is an&nbsp;excellent appetizer for special occasions, especially in the fall and winter when our bodies crave heavier foods.&nbsp; It's&nbsp;extremely nutrient-dense, with small portions containing loads of&hellip;<\/p>\n","category_list_v2":"<a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/offal-recipes\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Offal Recipes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/pasture-raised-chicken-and-turkey-recipes\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Poultry Recipes<\/a>","author_info_v2":{"name":"Jenny","url":"https:\/\/nourishedkitchen.com\/author\/jenny\/"},"comments_num_v2":"7 comments","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.4 (Yoast SEO v27.4) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Make Chicken Liver P\u00e2t\u00e9 (Smooth P\u00e2t\u00e9, Easy Recipe)<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To make a simple 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