Jul 14 2026
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Chicken Liver Mousse Recipe

Inspired by Merchant Bar
Time1h 30m
Serves4

port wine-poached pear, pickled red onion

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Ingredients

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Chicken Liver Mousse

Port Wine-Poached Pear

Pickled Red Onion

Method

Chicken Liver Mousse

  1. 1

    Prepare the Livers

    Clean the chicken livers by removing any connective tissue and fat. Rinse them under cold water and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a skillet, melt 50 grams of butter over medium heat. Add the shallots and garlic, and sauté until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

  3. 3

    Cook the Livers

    Increase the heat to medium-high and add the cleaned chicken livers to the skillet. Cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned, stirring occasionally. Add fresh thyme and brandy, and cook for another 2 minutes until the alcohol evaporates.

  4. 4

    Blend the Mixture

    Transfer the liver mixture to a food processor. Add the remaining butter and heavy cream. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Blend until smooth and creamy.

  5. 5

    Chill the Mousse

    Transfer the mousse to a serving dish or individual ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.

Port Wine-Poached Pear

  1. 6

    Prepare the Pears

    Peel and core the pears, then slice them in half lengthwise.

  2. 7

    Cook the Pears

    In a saucepan, combine port wine, water, sugar, and a cinnamon stick. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Add the pear halves and poach for about 15-20 minutes until tender.

  3. 8

    Cool the Pears

    Remove the pears from the poaching liquid and let them cool. You can reduce the poaching liquid if desired for a thicker sauce.

Pickled Red Onion

  1. 9

    Slice the Onion

    Thinly slice the red onion and set aside.

  2. 10

    Make the Pickling Liquid

    In a small saucepan, combine white vinegar, water, sugar, and salt. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the sugar dissolves.

  3. 11

    Pickle the Onions

    Pour the hot pickling liquid over the sliced onions in a jar. Let them cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

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