Beef Liver Pâté
Beef Liver Pate is about the most nutrient dense snack you can have. This recipe is perfect for beginners who are timid about trying liver. Enjoy it chilled on homemade crackers and stoneground mustard!
Equipment
- 1 Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 lb Beef Liver
- 1-1½ cups Milk
- 2 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter, divided
- 1 Onion, sliced
- 2 Garlic cloves, roughly diced
Instructions
- Rinse the liver, place it in a bowl, and cover it with milk. Let it soak for an hour. After it has soaked, drain the liver in a colander and discard the milk.1 lb Beef Liver, 1-1½ cups Milk
- Pat the liver dry and sprinkle both sides with salt. Set aside.2 tsp Salt
- Over medium heat, melt one stick of butter in a cast iron skillet or heavy bottom pan. Add the sliced onion and cook 3-5 minutes, or until tender and translucent.1 Onion, sliced, 1 cup Unsalted Butter, divided
- Once onion is soft, add garlic and cook another minute. Then pour onion, garlic, and melted butter in pan into the food processor.2 Garlic cloves, roughly diced
- Add 1/4 cup butter to the pan and melt over medium high heat. Once butter is melted, place the liver in the pan and sear it, about 30 seconds on either side.1 cup Unsalted Butter, divided
- Place liver and the rest of the melted butter into the food processor. Add the remaining 1/4 cup (half a stick) of butter to the food processor. Carefully turn the food processor on and purée until smooth.1 cup Unsalted Butter, divided
- Transfer the beef liver pâté to a container with a tight fitting lid and chill it. It will last for a few days if stored in the refrigerator. Serve it with crackers and stoneground mustard, if desired. It's a delicious, nutrient dense snack for the whole family!
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Nutrition
Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 13gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 221mgSodium: 636mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10340IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
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