Ingredients
1 1/2 lb chicken livers (about 18)
3/4 tsp dried marjoram leaves
3/4 tsp dried thyme leaves
3/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
12 large fresh mushrooms
9 slice bacon, halved crosswise
6 tbsp butter or margarine, melted
1/4 cup dry white wine
Directions
Rinse chicken livers; pat dry with paper towels.
In medium bowl, combine the marjoram, thyme, salt and pepper. Add
livers; toss to combine.
Remove stems from mushrooms; reserve for rice pilaf. Wipe mushroom
caps with damp towels.
Wrap each liver in bacon. On each of 6 skewers, alternate 3 livers
and 2 mushrooms. Arrange skewers on rack in broiling pan. Brush with
half of butter.
Broil, 4 inches from heat, 5 minutes. Turn skewers; brush with
remaining butter and the wine. Broil 5 to 7 minutes longer, or until
bacon is crisp (livers should still be pink on inside).
Serve skewers on platter of Mushroom Rice Pilaf.
Source: Mom's old magazine clippings- 1940's to 1970's Mc call's,
January 1971
Servings: 1 servings
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