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