Ingredients
- 2 pounds chicken livers
- 1 cup rendered chicken fat
- 2 cups medium-diced yellow onion (2 onions)
- 1/3 cup Madeira wine
- 4 extra-large eggs, hard-cooked, peeled, and chunked
- 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley leaves
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch cayenne pepper
Directions
Drain the livers and saute them in 2 batches in 2 tablespoons of the chicken fat over medium-high heat, turning once, for about 5 minutes, or until just barely pink inside. Don't overcook the livers or they will be dry. Transfer them to a large bowl.
In the same pan, saute the onions in 3 tablespoons of the chicken fat over medium-high heat for about 10 minutes, or until browned. Add the Madeira and deglaze the pan, scraping the sides, for about 15 seconds. Pour into the bowl with the livers.
Add the eggs, parsley, thyme, salt, black pepper, cayenne, and the remaining chicken fat to the bowl. Toss quickly to combine. Transfer half the mixture to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Pulse 6 to 8 times, until coarsely chopped. Repeat with the remaining mixture. Season, to taste, and chill. Serve on crackers or matzo
















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By shopperscloset
easley, sc
on May 24, 2012
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Been making this recpie for years and finally reviewing. Its a HUGE hit and often recommended by friends and family. The only thing I do different is I use just 1/2 cup butter instead of the chicken fat and its still wonderful. Thanks Ina!!!!
By LinaK
on March 07, 2012
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This was absolutely delicious, the wine and seasonings made this the best chopped liver recipe I ever made. Nothing was overcooked. I can't say enough good things about this recipe. My family and a picky relative could not get enough of it. I told them it was thanks to Ina. I am a true Barefoot Contessa fan and follower.
By sandie friedman
on December 24, 2011
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My chopped liver didn't have a depth of flavor,then I tried your recipe. You had the answer....madeira wine, thyme and sauteing in chicken fat instead of boiling. It was the best!!!!!!!! Thanks Ina.
Love your show,
Sandie Friedman
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