How to Make Picnic Pate - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to picnics, it's essential to have a selection of delicious and portable foods that are perfect for enjoying outdoors. One dish that always makes an appearance at our picnics is picnic pate. This savory spread is versatile, easy to make, and a crowd-pleaser, making it an ideal addition to any picnic spread.

Picnic pate is a traditional French dish that consists of a mixture of ground meat, such as pork or chicken liver, along with seasonings and herbs, all encased in a p...

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup butter, divided
  • 1 pound chicken livers
  • 1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
  • 3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste
  • ⅔ cup Riesling wine
  • ½ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 pinch dried dill weed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 3 cups

  • Melt 1/4 cup butter in a skillet. Add chicken livers, mushrooms, green onions, garlic, and salt; cook for 5 minutes. Add Riesling, mustard, rosemary, and dill. Simmer until chicken livers are tender and liquid is mostly absorbed, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Transfer mixture to a food processor; blend until almost smooth. Blend in remaining 1/2 cup butter. Add additional salt if needed.
  • Pack pate into a ceramic crock and refrigerate for at least 8 hours before serving.
  • Nutrition

    166 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 167mg
    • Sodium: 297mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 14mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 155mg