CHICKEN LIVER AND HEART RAGU

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

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories     Chicken

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 c dried porcini mushrooms
2 c chicken stock
4 oz pancetta chopped
1 c shredded carrot
1 medium 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(s) rosemary stripped and finely chopped
4 large 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

Steps:

  • 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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