Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken livers, halved and trimmed
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons clarified butter for frying, more if needed
  • 2 large shallots, chopped
  • 6 ounces fresh mushrooms, sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Cognac
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 tablespoon meat glaze, or highly reduced stock, as desired
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • Salt and pepper, as desired
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Method

  • Saute chicken livers in a large skillet, using very hot clarified butter.
  • Cook livers in small batches, and remove each to a serving dish before the centers are cooked through.
  • Add shallots, mushrooms and, if needed, more butter to skillet, and saute 3 to 5 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • Add Cognac and wine, and boil until almost completely evaporated.
  • Add meat glaze and cream, and return to a boil, reducing the mixture to a sauce.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Return livers to the skillet to finish cooking briefly.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley.
  • Serve with rice or pasta.