Homemade Rough-Cut Pâté

Whenever I buy a whole chicken, I try to make sure it includes the giblets!  If you avoid them, you are really missing out on a delicious and nutritious snack:  pâté.  (Don't let the other organs go to waste!  Make gravy or stock with them!) .  

This is my go-to recipe for a quick and easy pâté- just 7 ingredients makes this treat a great way to take your organ meats, too!  Usually,  pâté is made with only livers, but I throw the heart in for added nutrients :)

Here's what you'll need to make a fast and tasty pâté:

From one  chicken with giblets:

chicken liver, de-veined with connective tissue cut off, chopped 

chicken heart, cleaned and chopped very fine

salt and pepper to taste

about 2 T minced onion

1 large garlic clove, minced

2 T butter

Directions:

Melt butter in a heavy skillet (I like cast iron)

Put chopped organ meats and onions in hot butter, brown

Just before taking the mixture off heat, add in the minced garlic- stir to heat briefly.

Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.

To serve:  place the warm pâté on a toasted piece of homemade sourdough bread- YUM!!

If you are generous, feel free to cut the toast in half and share with a loved-one.  Enjoy!