Faire du Pâté Maison

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

pork shoulder

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken thighs provide a leaner option while ground beef is more economical.

brandy

🥗Healthier: apple cider vinegar

💰Cheaper: white grape juice

Apple cider vinegar adds acidity without alcohol.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: pork belly

Turkey bacon is lower in fat while pork belly enhances richness.

Combine the lean meat, fat, and liver in equal thirds.

Season the mixture with salt, pepper, and other spices according to the specified ratios.

Add flour and eggs to the mixture for binding.

Incorporate minced garlic, cognac, and onions as desired.

Mix in bread crumbs to retain moisture.

Form the mixture into a pâté and prepare for cooking.

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