Energy Boosting Chicken Liver Pate

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September 27, 2019

Chicken liver is one of the healthiest foods on the planet. Great source of iron and certain B Vitamins including Vitamin B12 and choline which helps with memory and boosting energy. It's also a good source of Vitamin A which helps with wound healing and eye health and CoQ10 a powerful antioxidant.

Directions

1In a medium saucepan, heat oil then combine the chicken livers, onion, garlic, sage, thyme and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

2Cover, reduce the heat to low and cook, stirring occasionally, until the livers are barely pink inside, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.

3Transfer everything from pan to a food processor; process until coarsely pureed.

4With the machine on, add the butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, until incorporated.

5Add a little full fat milk if it needs to be smoother

6Add the Cognac, (if using) season with salt and pepper and process until completely smooth. Scrape the pâté into 2 or 3 large ramekins. Press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the pâté and refrigerate until firm.

7Serve chilled.

Ingredients

1 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 pound chicken livers, well-trimmed

1 small onion, thinly sliced

1 small garlic clove, smashed and peeled

4 sprigs of fresh sage (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

2 teaspoons of fresh thyme (or 1/2 teaspoon dried)

Good quality Kosher, Celtic or Himalayan salt

2 Tablespoons full fat milk, as required

Approximately 8 tablespoons of cold organic butter

2 teaspoons Cognac or Scotch whisky (optional)

Freshly ground pepper

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