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Preparing and cleaning chicken livers

Skill level

Easy

Equipment you will need for this technique

Sharp knife

Remove and discard any sinew or green-ish bits on the chicken livers before cooking as they will make them taste bitter if left on.

-Examine the livers all over. Cut away any sinew or unpleasant-looking parts.

See recipe in full

Chicken liver parfait with brandy

by Mike Robinson
recipe

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