Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

fresh chicken liver

3 tbsp

butter or margarine

1 unit

yellow onion

peeled and sliced

2 unit

hard-boiled eggs

peeled

1 unit

crispy fried chicken skin and fat

optional

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

freshly ground black pepper

Step 1
~3 min

Melt half of the butter or margarine in a pan over medium heat.

Step 2
~3 min

Add chicken livers and sauté until no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes.

Step 3
~3 min

Remove livers from the pan and set aside.

Step 4
~3 min

Add the remaining butter or margarine to the pan.

Step 5
~3 min

Add the sliced yellow onion and sauté until golden brown.

Step 6
~3 min

Combine the cooked chicken livers, sautéed onion, and hard-boiled eggs.

Step 7
~3 min

Grind the mixture using a coarse blade on a grinder.

Step 8
~3 min

If desired, add crispy fried chicken skin and small pieces of crunchy fried chicken fat.

Step 9
~3 min

Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.

Step 10
~3 min

Serve the chopped chicken liver spread with toast points or crackers.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Chill the spread before serving for better flavor and texture.

Adjust seasoning to taste.

For a smoother texture, use a food processor instead of a meat grinder.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made 1-2 days in advance

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with toast points, crackers, or crudités.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Pickled vegetables
Rye bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Eastern Europe

Cultural Significance

Traditional Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Passover
Rosh Hashanah

Occasion Tags

Party
Holiday
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100

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