⅓cupbacon grease(if you don't have enough after cooking the bacon, top it off with another oil such as coconut oil, butter, store bought pastured lard, or homemade lard)
herbs(optional - for garnish)
Instructions
In a medium pan, cook all the bacon until crisp and set aside on a plate. Pour most of the bacon grease into a measuring cup, but leave enough behind to leave the bottom of the pan well-coated.
In the same pan, add the garlic and sautee for a couple of minutes over medium heat.
Add the chicken livers, thyme and rosemary. Cook until the livers are no longer pink in the center. Remove everything from the pan and set aside to cool for a few minutes.
While you're waiting for the livers to cool, add enough coconut oil (or oil of your choice) to the bacon grease to equal ⅓ cup.
Add liver mixture, bacon, salt and ⅓ cup fat to the food processor. If desired, you can keep a few pieces of bacon out to use as a garnish.
Process the mixture until it forms a paste. Transfer to bowls, add garnish if desired, and serve immediately. We love to cut carrots in to long "chips" and use them as crackers.
Notes
If you don't serve right away put the pâté in the fridge, then remove when needed and allow to warm to room temperature before serving.