BACON & CHICKEN LIVER PATE

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I have yet to try this recipe but it looked good and I wanted to keep it for later to use. I love chicken Liver Pate and bacon so this seemed perfect.

Provided by bfo4007

Categories     Spreads

Time 3h

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

125 g butter
250 g back bacon, derinded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 small onions, chopped
1 kg chicken liver, chopped
4 sprigs thyme
4 sprigs parsley
250 g button mushrooms, chopped
120 ml dry sherry
120 ml double cream
10 ml lemon juice

Steps:

  • Melt the butter in a large pan.
  • Add the bacon, garlic and onion and cook gently for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken livers and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the herbs and mushrooms.
  • Add the sherry and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
  • Cool, then work in an electric blender until smooth.
  • Stir in the cream and lemon juice.
  • Spoon into a greased ovenproof dish.
  • Cover with a lid and stand in a roasting pan, containing water to a depth of 2½cm.
  • Bake in a preheated cool oven 150°C, 300°F, Gas Mark 2 for 2 to 2½ hours until cooked through.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Cover and chill until required.

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