• Course: Appetizer, Snack
• Features: Fast

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick), softened
• 1 pound chicken or duck livers, or a combination
• 1/2 pound mushrooms, cleaned and coarsely chopped
• 1 bunch scallions, white and light-green parts, coarsely chopped
• 2/3 cup dry white wine or vermouth
• 1 medium clove garlic, mashed
• 1/2 teaspoon powdered mustard
• 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
• 1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• Sea salt

Directions:

Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a large heavy skillet over medium heat. Add the livers, mushrooms and scallions; cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the livers are browned. Add the wine or vermouth, garlic, powdered mustard, herbs and lemon juice. Increase the heat to medium-high; bring to a boil and cook, uncovered, for 8 to 10 minutes, until the liquid is gone. Transfer the mixture to the bowl of a food processor and allow to cool.

When it has cooled completely, add the 4 tablespoons of softened butter. Process until smooth, then taste and season with salt as needed. Transfer to a crock or mold; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 1 week.

Recipe Source:

Adapted from the revised second edition of "Nourishing Traditions," by Sally Fallon with Mary G. Enig (New Trends, 2000).

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