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Elevate Your Appetizer Game with Sweet and Savory Chopped Liver

When it comes to holiday entertaining, a show-stopping appetizer can make all the difference. This rustic take on chopped liver, infused with the sweetness of Vin Santo, is sure to impress your guests.

The Key to Success: Fresh and High-Quality Ingredients

To ensure the best flavor and texture, use fresh chicken livers from a reputable source. Vin Santo, an Italian dessert wine, adds a touch of sweetness and can be found in most liquor stores.

A Delicious and Easy-to-Make Recipe

This recipe is part of our Christmas Day Feast, Italian Style menu, perfect for a festive gathering. With a yield of 6 to 8 servings and a total prep time of just 25 minutes, it’s an easy and impressive addition to your holiday spread.

Let’s Get Started!

Step 1: Prepare the Anchovy Paste

Place chopped anchovies on a cutting board and create a smooth paste by dragging the side of a chef’s knife across them at a 15-degree angle about 10 times. Set aside for later use.

Step 2: Sauté the Onion and Anchovy Mixture

Melt butter in a medium frying pan over medium heat until foaming. Add the anchovy paste, onion, salt, and pepper, and sauté until the onion is softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.

Step 3: Add the Chicken Livers and Vin Santo

Increase the heat to medium-high, add the chicken livers, and sauté, stirring occasionally, until they’re browned all over, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add Vin Santo or sherry and cook until most of the liquid has evaporated, about 2 minutes.

Step 4: Add the Finishing Touches

Add chicken broth, capers, and sage to the pan, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated and the livers are cooked through, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer the livers to a cutting board, and reserve the onion mixture in the pan.

Step 5: Serve and Enjoy!

When cool enough to handle, finely chop the livers until they’re about the size of popcorn kernels. Return the livers to the pan, stir in vinegar, and serve on toasted baguette slices. Your guests will love this sweet and savory twist on traditional chopped liver!