SpiderFarmer

Prep Time: 25 min, Inactive Prep Time: 6 hr 0 min, Cook Time: 15 min,
Serves 6

Ingredients

1 pound fresh chicken livers, cleaned
1 cup milk (aprox)
4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
1 cup chopped yellow onions
2 teaspoons minced garlic
2 tablespoons green peppercorns, drained
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon tarragon
1/8 teaspoon cardamom
1/8 [...]

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