Chicken Liver Toast with Spiced Pecans

Chicken Liver Toast with Spiced Pecans

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At the bar Proof on Main in Louisville, Kentucky, chicken livers are flambéed with bourbon and smeared on grilled bread with a smoky-sweet pecan garnish.

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  • Food processor
  • Cast iron skillet
  • Grill pan
  • Oven
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Paper towel
  • Tongs
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoon
  • Measuring cup
  • Lighter
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pecan halves
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ tsp. smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp. sugar
  • ¼ tsp. cayenne
  • ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tsp. flaked salt, such as Maldon
  • 1 lb. chicken livers, cleaned
  • Kosher salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil, plus more for garnish
  • 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced
  • ½ small yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 oz. bourbon
  • 2 tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 sprig thyme
  • Country bread, sliced and grilled, for serving
  • 2 tbsp. roughly chopped parsley
  • 1 tbsp. roughly chopped mint
  • 1 tbsp. grated lemon zest
  • 3 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, preferably aged

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