Oy cholesterol lovers delight Chopped Liver recipe

Chopped Liver

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Prep Time:
10 min
Inactive Prep Time:
0 min
Cook Time:
15 min

Level:
Easy

Serves:
5 cups

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.