Beef or pork liver cooked with bacon and onions is a dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. It is a hearty and flavorful meal that is perfect for a cold winter night. The liver is a rich source of iron, vitamin B12, and other nutrients, while the bacon and onions add a delicious smoky flavor. This dish can be served with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.
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BEEF OR PORK LIVER, WITH BACON AND ONIONS (FOR 2)
A delicious way to eat beef or pork liver, along with bacon and onions. Cook more bacon, liver, and onions if serving to more people. If you do, just be sure to simmer everything (covered) for exactly 15 minutes. Prep time also includes cooking the bacon, the onions, and the liver, before simmering it in the skillet for 15...
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon slices. (This should take about 20 minutes.)
- 2. Remove bacon slices from skillet, and set aside, but DO NOT drain off the bacon grease.
- 3. To the bacon grease in skillet, add the sliced onions; season with salt and pepper. Cook onion slices over medium to medium-high heat, for about 15 minutes; stirring often.
- 4. Remove onions from the skillet, and set aside, but DO NOT drain off any of the bacon grease. To the skillet, add a couple tablespoons of the Buttered Flavored Crisco.
- 5. In a shallow bowl, add the flour; sprinkle in some of the salt and pepper. Lightly dust liver in the flour, add to the skillet, and cook liver over medium heat; till lightly browned on both sides. This doesn't take very long, so watch and turn liver quickly, so it doesn't burn in skillet. Remove cooked liver from the skillet, and set aside on a plate.
- 6. Add the sliced onions back to the skillet. Place liver on top of the cooked onions, then top the liver with the bacon slices. Cover skillet with a lid; cook the liver, bacon and onions over low heat (a low simmer) for exactly 15 minutes.
- 7. Turn off heat; remove the liver, bacon, and onions, and place on a serving platter or plate to serve.
- 8. Note: You may think the 3 large onions is a bit too much for this recipe, but it's not. The onions do cook down quite a bit.
CALF'S LIVER WITH BACON AND ONIONS
The mashed sweet potatoes with sage butter are a great side dish for calf's liver. We recommend asking the butcher for the freshest calf's liver available, since it can vary in quality. Soaking the liver in milk, a method typically used for pork liver, helps soften and mellow its flavor.
Categories Beef Onion Pork Sauté Quick & Easy Fall
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Soak liver in milk in a bowl 20 minutes.
- While liver is soaking, cook bacon in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderate heat, turning over occasionally, until crisp. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve 2 1/2 tablespoons fat in skillet, transferring remaining fat to a small bowl.
- Cook onions with salt and pepper to taste in fat in skillet over moderate heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer onions to a bowl and add bacon. Keep warm, covered.
- Pat liver dry and discard milk. Stir together flour, salt, and pepper on a sheet of wax paper and dredge liver in flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Add 1 1/2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat to skillet and heat over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté liver, turning over once, until browned but still pink inside, about 4 minutes total. Serve liver topped with onions and bacon.
BEEF OR PORK LIVER, WITH BACON AND ONIONS (FOR 2)
A delicious way to eat beef or pork liver, along with bacon and onions. Cook more bacon, liver, and onions if serving to more people. If you do, just be sure to simmer everything (covered) for exactly 15 minutes. Prep time also includes cooking the bacon, the onions, and the liver, before simmering it in the skillet for 15 minutes.
Provided by Cindi M Bauer
Categories Pork
Time 1h
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a 12-inch skillet, cook the bacon slices. This should take about 20 minutes.
- Remove bacon slices from skillet, and set aside, but DO NOT drain off the bacon grease.
- To the bacon grease in skillet, add the sliced onions; season with salt and pepper. Cook onion slices over medium to medium-high heat, for about 15 minutes; stirring often.
- Remove onions from the skillet, and set aside, but DO NOT drain off any of the bacon grease. To the skillet, add a couple tablespoons of the Buttered Flavored Crisco.
- In a shallow bowl, add the flour; sprinkle in some of the salt and pepper. Lightly dust liver in the flour, add to the skillet, and cook liver over medium heat; till lightly browned on both sides. This doesn't take very long, so watch and turn liver quickly, so it doesn't burn in skillet. Remove cooked liver from the skillet, and set aside on a plate.
- Add the sliced onions back to the skillet. Place liver ontop of the cooked onions, then top the liver with the bacon slices. Cover skillet with a lid; cook the liver, bacon and onions over low heat (a low simmer) for exactly 15 minutes.
- Turn off heat; remove the liver, bacon, and onions, and place on a serving platter or plate to serve.
- Note: You may think the 3 large onions is a bit too much for this recipe, but it's not. The onions do cook down quite a bit.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1078.7, Fat 91.8, SaturatedFat 37.2, Cholesterol 128.7, Sodium 239.1, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 9.6, Protein 17.8
BEEF LIVER AND BACON 'N' ONION SAUCE
Make and share this Beef Liver and Bacon 'n' Onion Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Cindy Hartlin
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 25m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a saucepan until crisp.
- Drain, reserving 3 tablespoons drippings; set bacon aside.
- Saute onion in reserved drippings until tender.
- Blend in flour and bouillon mix.
- Gradually stir in milk.
- Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture just comes to a boil and thickens.
- Keep warm.
- Pan fry or broil liver to desired degree of doneness.
- To serve pour sauce over individual servings of liver and top with crisp bacon.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 6.2, Cholesterol 335.9, Sodium 421.7, Carbohydrate 12.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 1.3, Protein 28.3
ABSOLUTE BEST LIVER AND ONIONS
This recipe will turn liver haters into converts. Very simple! The three things that will set your liver above all others are: 1) soak in milk, 2)turn liver as little as possible and 3) don't overcook!
Provided by JSHULER43
Categories Everyday Cooking
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently rinse liver slices under cold water, and place in a medium bowl. Pour in enough milk to cover. Let stand while preparing onions. (I like to soak up to an hour or two - whatever you have time for.) This step is SO important in taking the bitter taste of the liver out.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Separate onion rings, and saute them in butter until soft. Remove onions, and melt remaining butter in the skillet. Season the flour with salt and pepper, and put it in a shallow dish or on a plate. Drain milk from liver, and coat slices in the flour mixture.
- When the butter has melted, turn the heat up to medium-high, and place the coated liver slices in the pan. Cook until nice and brown on the bottom. Turn, and cook on the other side until browned. Add onions, and reduce heat to medium. Cook a bit longer to taste. Our family prefers the liver to just barely retain a pinkness on the inside when you cut to check. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 687 calories, Carbohydrate 74.2 g, Cholesterol 577.9 mg, Fat 20.7 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 48.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 308.7 mg, Sugar 11.2 g
Tips:
- Select high-quality liver: Look for fresh, plump liver with a smooth, shiny surface and a deep reddish-brown color.
- Soak the liver in milk: Soaking the liver in milk for 30 minutes to an hour before cooking helps reduce its strong flavor and tenderness.
- Use a heavy skillet: A heavy skillet will help evenly distribute heat and prevent the liver from sticking.
- Cook the liver over medium heat: Cooking the liver over medium heat will help prevent it from becoming tough and dry.
- Do not overcook the liver: Liver is best cooked quickly over high heat. Overcooking will make it tough and dry.
- Season the liver generously: Liver has a mild flavor, so it is important to season it generously with salt, pepper, and other spices.
- Serve the liver immediately: Liver is best served immediately after it is cooked.
Conclusion:
Beef or pork liver with bacon and onions is a delicious and nutritious dish that is easy to make. By following the tips above, you can ensure that your liver is cooked perfectly and that the dish is both flavorful and satisfying. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give beef or pork liver with bacon and onions a try. You won't be disappointed!
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