Pate Maison - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 qt. water
2 tsp. peppercorns
2 tsp. whole cloves
2 bay leaves
1 Tbsp. fresh parsley
2 1/2 lb. chicken livers
2 c. butter
1 small onion, chopped fine
1 large garlic clove
1 Tbsp. salt
1/2 tsp. hot sauce
2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/4 c. brandy

Preparation

Combine first 5 ingredients and simmer for 10 minutes; strain. Add livers to liquid.
Cook below simmering 10 minutes.
Drain. Pass through blender.
Blend remaining ingredients with liver. Stir in brandy.
Line 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with foil.
Pack pate into pan.
Chill.