Chopped Liver

Show: Barefoot ContessaEpisode: Friday Night Dinner

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Cook Time:
15 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
5 cups

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 15 min
Total:: 25 min

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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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Karen Melbourne, FL 09-21-2009
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Very similar to Martha Stewart's recipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Frankly, I don't see much difference between Ina's recipe and Martha Stewart's recipe, other than a change in the type of... wine (Martha's recipe calls for Marsala) and the amount of schmaltz used. Otherwise, this is the same recipe. I wonder who stole it from whom.Read more
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LISA inverness, IL 08-24-2009
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Great Recipe !!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This was spectacular. I couldn't find the rendered chicken fat and didn't have time to make it so I substituted butter and it... was great. It 's very flavorful and rich tasting. My guests loved it. Another sure thing from Ina. Read more
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Greg Washington, DC 05-09-2009
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Very Good - Great for Party
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is a great recipe - I sprinkled some fresh parsley and smoked paprika on top for looks and taste.....this is... wonderful...I halfed the recipe and it made quite enough for 6 people..fun to makeRead more
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Judee Orlando, FL 04-17-2009
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The best chicken liver receipe
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

My husband saw Ina make this a few days ago and couldn't wait for us to try it. It is wonderful, and I don't much care for... chicken livers. We also substitued olive olive for chicken fat and brandy for Madeira, as we had neither on hand. Will definately make this again when we have all the ingredients in the original receipe. Judee & Ed Orlando, Fl.Read more
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jeana san diego, CA 04-14-2009
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could you substitute beef liver?
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

Was just wondering. Anyone try this? Thanks!
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Malu Irvine, CA 04-07-2009
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Your mother in law will not know what to say!!!!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

OK....This is...by far, the BEST chopped liver recipe around - hands down. If my two year old loves it - it has to be... good!!! So I did a little variation, instead of the Schmaltz (Chicken fat) I use olive oil, and it comes out wonderful. I dont' know..Something about using that much chicken fat didn't make me feel good, so I substituted Olive oil and used about three TSP's total. I also used shallots instead of onions. it's a little more delicate AND I substitued Port for Madiera wine - only 'cuz I didn't have madiera. It turned out beautifully!!! I get rave reviews when my husbands jewish mexican family come over......!!! Ina - you did it again!!!! Thank you!!!! Read more