Pate maison

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupFine minced onion
8tablespoonsLard
8ouncesChicken liver
2cupsWhite cooked chicken
6tablespoonsUnsalted butter room
Temperature
4tablespoonsLard
4tablespoonsCognac
1teaspoonCinnamon
Pinch crushed bay leaf
Pinch dried thyme
Pinch mace
Pinch Rosemary
Pinch basil
Pinch cloves
Pinch nutmeg
Pinch allspice
Pinch white pepper
Pinch spanish paprika
Pinch salt

Directions

Saute onion in 8 Tb lard until very limp. Add livers, cook until done; cool. Put liver mixture, chicken, butter, 4 Tb lard, cognac, and spices in food processor and blend until smooth. Correct seasoning, if necessary, by addding more cognac or spice. Serve on crusty french bread topped with pickles.