Pork liver pate (eggplant fritters, Contigo Ranch honey) 7

Prep

Pate ingredients include pork liver, pork fat, chicken stock, cream, shallots, eggs, laird’s applejack brandy, dextrose, allspice, star anise, coriander, paprika, and milk powder. These are emulsified in a food processor, strained in a big round sieve, poured into a terrine mold, and then baked in a water bath.

Eggplant is sliced.

Pickup

A slice of pate, about 2.5 ounces, is cut from the loaf.

Eggplant slices are cornstarched and deep-fried, then drizzled with Contigo Ranch honey.

Slices of baguette are toasted.

** knife if "for table"