How to Make Rustic Chicken and Morel Pate - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to appetizers, few things are as satisfying as a rich and flavorful pate. This rustic chicken and morel pate recipe is a luxurious and decadent way to start any meal. Pate is a versatile dish that can be served as a starter, as part of a charcuterie board, or as a sandwich spread, making it a perfect addition to any gathering. This particular recipe combines the earthy flavors of morel mushrooms with the delicate taste of chicken, creating a luscious and comforting dish that is ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon cognac
  • 1 ounce dried morel mushrooms
  • 7 ounces chicken livers, rinsed and trimmed
  • 7 ounces cubed, fully cooked ham
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • ½ pound ground pork
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large bay leaf

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 7 hrs 20 mins
  • Total Time: 8 hrs 35 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 pate

  • Combine milk, cognac, and morel mushrooms in a bowl; soak for 20 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a terrine mold.
  • Combine chicken livers, ham, and garlic in a food processor. Process until mixture is smooth and well combined. Add ground pork, egg, pepper, and salt. Process again until smooth and well combined.
  • Drain morel mushrooms and and chop; stir mushrooms into the meat mixture. Tip pate mixture into the prepared terrine mould. Smooth out mixture with the back of a spoon and gently press bay leaf on top.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until pate has set, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperature. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours before serving
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 116mg
    • Sodium: 401mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 26mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 182mg