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Ingredients
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2 tablespoons canola oil
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1 pound cleaned chicken livers, rinsed and patted dry
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3 3/4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
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2 medium-size yellow onions, chopped
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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1 1/2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
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1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
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2 tablespoons applejack brandy (such as Laird’s Blended Applejack)
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1 teaspoon granulated sugar
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2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled
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1 cup unsalted butter (8 ounces), softened and cut into pieces
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Chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, for garnish
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Toasted baguette slices, chopped toasted hazelnuts, and Pinot Noir jam or other jam, for serving
Directions
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Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering. Season both sides of chicken livers with 2 teaspoons salt and pepper. Cook until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a plate. Reduce heat to medium-low; add onions, 1/4 cup butter, and 1/2 teaspoon salt to skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are deep golden brown, about 20 minutes, stirring in thyme and garlic during last 2 minutes of cook time. Remove from heat. Immediately add brandy and sugar, stirring and scraping to loosen browned bits on bottom of skillet. Let cool 20 minutes.
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Place eggs, onion mixture, livers, and remaining 11/4 teaspoons salt in a food processor. Process until a coarse puree forms, about 20 seconds. With processor running, add 1 cup softened butter, 2 tablespoons at a time, processing until blended and mostly smooth, about 1 minute. Spoon into an airtight container; refrigerate until slightly firm but spreadable, about 2 hours. Transfer to a serving bowl; garnish with parsley. Serve with baguette, hazelnuts, and jam.
Make Ahead
Mousse can be made and refrigerated in an airtight container up to 3 days ahead.
Suggested Pairing
Brightly flavorful Chardonnay.