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Lamb's liver pâté recipe

Lamb's liver pâté recipe

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A rich and wonderful lamb's liver pâté that goes best with lightly toasted (and slightly sweet) brioche, this recipe isn't for the faint of heart. It is, however, perfect for those who want to indulge themselves and delve into the world of classic French gastronomy. See method

  • Serves 4
  • 20 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
  • 305 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 2 rashers streaky bacon, cut into 1cm pieces
  • 225g lambs liver, cut into 3 cm pieces
  • 25g butter
  • 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, crushed
  • 1tsp tomato puree
  • 2tsp brandy or calvados
  • 50ml crème fraiche or double cream

To garnish

  • 2 bay leaves
  • 10 rainbow peppercorns (optional)
  • 40g butter, melted

Each serving contains

  • Energy

    1270kj
    305kcal     15%

  • Fat

    27g 39%

  • Saturates

    14g 70%

  • Sugars

    2g 2%

  • Salt

    0.7g 12%

of the reference intake
Carbohydrate 3g Protein 13g Fibre 0.4g

Method

  1. Heat the butter in a frying pan. Fry the bacon for 2-3 minutes over a medium/low heat until just cooked but not too brown.
  2. Add the onion and garlic and continue to fry for 3-4 minutes, until the onion is just soft. Add the lamb's liver and cook for 4-5 minutes, add the tomato purée and brandy, stir well and continue to cook for another 2 minutes over a medium/high heat to make sure the alcohol is burnt off.
  3. Leave the liver to go cool, add the crème fraîche and transfer the mixture to a blender. Blitz until smooth and season to taste.
  4. Spoon the mixture into ramekins, or a small serving dish. Smooth the pâté in the dish and pour over the melted butter. Garnish with the bay leaves and peppercorns. Allow to chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours before serving.
  5. To make an extra smooth pâté push through a sieve before filling your serving dishes.
  6. Delicious served with lightly toasted brioche!

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