Chicken Liver Mousse (pate)

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 lb chicken liver, trimmed
• 3 tablespoons cognac
• 2 tablespoons dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 12 ounces unsalted butter, softened

Recipe

• 1 over medium heat, saute' the onions in the olive oil in a heavy skiller for about 5 minutes until the onions turn glossy. add the chicken livers and saute' for another 10 minutes, until just cooked. cool to room temperature.
• 2 transfer the mixture to a food processor, add the cognac, mustard, salt, pepper and nutmeg, and process until smooth. add the butter, 6 tablespoons (3 ounces) at a time, processing each time until the butter is absorbed.
• 3 scrape the mousse into a pretty serving bowl and chill for 2 hours or more before serving.