Smothered Liver Recipe

Name: Smothered Liver
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices of liver, 1/2inch thick, preferably calves liver; 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar; 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 4 garlic cloves, finely mashed; 1 teaspoon sea salt; Freshly ground black pepper; Flour, as needed; 8 slices bacon, fried crisp, bacon grease reserved; 2 cups chicken stock

Servings: persons

8 slices of liver, 1/2inch thick, preferably calves liver
1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar
1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dry mustard
4 garlic cloves, finely mashed
1 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Flour, as needed
8 slices bacon, fried crisp, bacon grease reserved
2 cups chicken stock

1
Marinate the liver in a mixture of the vinegar, Worcestershire, dry mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper for 30 to 60 minutes.
2
Remove the liver from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
3
Pat the liver dry and dust it with flour.
4
In a heavy skillet, over a mediumhigh heat, sear the liver in a little of the reserved bacon grease.
5
Turn the liver only once to avoid overcooking.
6
Remove the liver to a platter and cover with loosely tented foil to keep warm.
7
Drain the excess bacon grease from the skillet.
8
Place the reserved marinade and chicken stock in the skillet, over a mediumhigh heat, and reduce by half.
9
Pour this sauce over the liver and serve with the crisp bacon slices and pickled serranos or jalapenos on the side.

688

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 slices of liver, 1/2inch thick, preferably calves liver, 1/4 cup sherry wine vinegar, 1/4 cup Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon dry mustard, and more.

Yes, Smothered Liver falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Smothered Liver

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