Beef Liver Pâté

Rich, smooth pâté with pancetta, allspice and a splash of brandy.

Makes 4 portions

You'll need

  • 400 g beef liver, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • garlic, chopped, a sprinkle to taste
  • 80 g butter
  • 100 g pancetta
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp allspice, or an equal mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and ground cloves
  • 2 tbsp brandy
  • thyme, a sprinkle, to taste
  • ¼ cup milk

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • blender

Method

  1. Sauté the onion, garlic, thyme, salt, brandy and allspice in the butter for 10 minutes.
  2. Add the pancetta and cook through.
  3. Add the liver and cook for a few minutes. It should still be pink in the middle.
  4. Pour into a blender and add the milk.
  5. Blend well.
  6. Divide into 4 portions.

Keeps

Freezes well in portions.