Ingredients

  • 125 g butter
  • 250 g back bacon, derinded and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 small onions, chopped
  • 1 kg chicken liver, chopped
  • 4 sprigs thyme
  • 4 sprigs parsley
  • 250 g button mushrooms, chopped
  • 120 ml dry sherry
  • 120 ml double cream
  • 10 ml lemon juice

Method

  • Melt the butter in a large pan.
  • Add the bacon, garlic and onion and cook gently for 3 minutes.
  • Stir in the chicken livers and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Season liberally with salt and pepper.
  • Stir in the herbs and mushrooms.
  • Add the sherry and cook until the liquid has evaporated.
  • Cool, then work in an electric blender until smooth.
  • Stir in the cream and lemon juice.
  • Spoon into a greased ovenproof dish.
  • Cover with a lid and stand in a roasting pan, containing water to a depth of 21/2cm.
  • Bake in a preheated cool oven 150°C, 300°F, Gas Mark 2 for 2 to 21/2 hours until cooked through.
  • Allow to cool.
  • Cover and chill until required.