🥖 Classic Liver Pâté
Appetizer • Organ Meats
Serving size: About 2 cups ~2–3 Tbsp per person (enough for 8–10 appetizer servings)
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Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken livers (or calf’s liver), cleaned
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup butter (divided)
- ¼ cup cream or coconut cream
- 2 Tbsp brandy or sherry (optional, but yum)
- Salt, pepper, pinch of thyme
Directions
- Sauté onion and garlic in 2 Tbsp butter until soft.
- Add livers and cook until just pink inside (don’t overcook).
- Deglaze with brandy/sherry, let it sizzle off.
- Blend with remaining butter, cream, and seasonings until silky smooth.
- Chill in ramekins, top with melted butter to seal.
- → Spread on crackers, sourdough, or cucumber slices.
Notes
- Rich, silky, and surprisingly simple to make, this pâté turns one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods into a gourmet treat. Whether spread on sourdough, crisp crackers, or cucumber slices, it’s an elegant way to enjoy the health benefits of liver in a form that feels indulgent and approachable.
