Best 8 Calves Liver With Bacon And Capers Recipes

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Indulge in the classic flavors of Calves Liver with Bacon and Capers, a delectable dish that combines the richness of liver with the salty smokiness of bacon and the tangy burst of capers. This traditional recipe offers a delightful balance of textures and flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.

Accompanying this main course are three additional recipes that complement the Calves Liver perfectly. Start with the velvety smooth and creamy Mashed Potatoes, which provide a comforting base for the liver. For a refreshing contrast, try the vibrant and tangy Pickled Beetroot, which adds a pop of color and acidity to the plate. Round off the meal with the indulgent Homemade Apple Sauce, a sweet and fruity accompaniment that complements the savory flavors of the liver and bacon.

Let's cook with our recipes!

CALF'S LIVER WITH BACON, CARAMELIZED ONIONS AND SHERRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 pounds calf's liver, cut into 6 pieces
1 cup whole milk
8 bacon slices, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 large onions, thinly sliced
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon beef broth
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • In a large glass baking dish, add liver and milk and let soak for 20 minutes.
  • In a large skillet over medium heat, add bacon and butter and cook until fat has rendered, about 6 minutes. Transfer bacon to paper towels to drain and reserve 3 tablespoons fat in skillet. Reserve remaining fat.
  • Cook onions with salt and pepper, to taste, in bacon fat in skillet over moderate heat for 10 minutes or until caramelized. Transfer onions to a bowl and add bacon. Set aside.
  • Pat liver dry and discard milk. In a large zip-top bag, add flour, Essence, salt and pepper. Working in batches, add liver and shake to coat. Set aside on baking sheet until ready to cook.
  • Add 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat to skillet over high heat and add liver; cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Turn liver over, remove pan from heat, add sherry and beef broth, return pan to heat and shake and flambe. Cook on second side for about 2 minutes or until cooked through. Serve liver with pan sauce, topped with onions and bacon.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch, published by William Morrow, 1993.

CALF'S LIVER WITH BACON AND ONIONS



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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

1 lb calf's liver (1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces
1 cup whole milk
8 bacon slices, halved crosswise
3 medium onions, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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.

CALF'S LIVER WITH CAPERS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 thin slices calf's liver, about 1 1/2 pounds
Salt to taste, if desired
Freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons corn, peanut or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup drained capers
2/3 cup peeled, seeded, diced plum tomatoes
1 tablespoon red-wine vinegar
2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Sprinkle the liver slices with salt and pepper, and dredge the slices in flour. Shake off the excess.
  • Heat the oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the slices in one layer. Add the slices and cook about 1 1/2 minutes on one side. Turn them over and cook about 1 1/2 minutes on the other side.
  • Transfer the slices to a warm platter and wipe the skillet.
  • Heat the butter until it starts to brown slightly. Add the capers and cook about 1 minute over relatively high heat. Add the tomatoes and cook about 30 seconds. Add the vinegar and stir. Pour the sauce over the liver and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 220, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 9 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 230 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

LIVER AND BACON



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This is the best way to make juicy and tender liver. Even the kids will enjoy this!!!

Provided by LADYBARBER01

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 pound bacon
1 pound calves' liver, sliced
1 (5.5 ounce) package pork flavored seasoning coating mix (e.g. - SHAKE-N-BAKE)

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Transfer bacon to a plate, reserving a small amount of grease in the pan and the rest aside.
  • Pour seasoning coating mix into a large resealable plastic bag. Place calves' liver in bag one slice at a time; seal, and toss to coat.
  • Cook liver in bacon grease over medium high heat, turning occasionally to brown both sides. Depending on the size of your skillet you may need to work in batches and add more bacon grease. Liver is done when juices run clear. Return bacon to the skillet during the last 2 minutes of cooking to warm through. Serve hot with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.4 calories, Carbohydrate 20.8 g, Cholesterol 207.5 mg, Fat 15.2 g, Protein 24.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 1177.9 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

CALVES' LIVER WITH BACON AND CAPERS



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The bacon and capers in the cream sauce break up the richness of the calves liver.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 14

24 ounces calves liver, sliced on an angle and halved
3 cups milk
4 ounces cut into 1-by-1/4-inch pieces slab bacon
1 quartered and thinly sliced medium onion
2 tablespoons capers
2 teaspoons sage
Coarse salt
Freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons white wine
1/2 cup veal stock or Homemade Chicken Stock, or canned low-sodium chicken broth skimmed of fat
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups all- purpose flour, for dredging
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a large baking dish, add liver and milk. Let liver soak, covered in the refrigerator, for at least 2 hours and no more than 24 hours.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet, sauté bacon over medium-high heat until fat is rendered, about 5 minutes. Remove bacon from skillet. Drain off almost all the fat, and place skillet over medium heat. Add onion, and cook until caramelized, about 6 minutes. Add bacon back to skillet with capers, sage, salt, and pepper. Deglaze with wine, and cook for 2 minutes, loosening any brown bits from the bottom of the pan with a spoon. Add stock, and cook until heated through. Pour in cream, and stir to combine.
  • Remove liver from milk, dredge liver in flour, and season with salt and pepper. In a cast-iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Cook liver for 3 minutes on each side for medium rare. Serve liver topped with cream sauce and sprinkled with parsley.

CALVES LIVER WITH BACON, SAUTEED ONIONS, AND MUSTARD SAUCE



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h5m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

12 ounces bacon, slab or sliced, in 1 by 1/4 inch pieces
10 tablespoons (1 stick plus 2 tablespoons) unsalted butter, cold
6 tablespoons minced shallots
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup red wine vinegar
3/4 cup brown veal stock or chicken stock
1/4 cup stoneground mustard
6 (8 ounce) slices calf's liver, trimmed of all sinew and cut into 1/2 inch slices
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Sauteed Onions, recipe follows
6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter
3 small onions, thinly sliced across width
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Fry bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels and reserve.
  • Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over moderate heat. Cook shallots with salt until soft and nearly golden, about 3 minutes. Add cooked bacon, stirring briefly to rewarm. Add vinegar, turn the heat to high and reduce by half. Add stock and reduce again by half. Break remaining butter into small pieces and whisk into sauce until smooth. Whisk in mustard and remove from heat.
  • Preheat grill or a dry skillet. Season liver with salt and pepper. Grill or saute in melted butter over high heat, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Arrange liver over a bed of Sauteed Onions on individual serving plates and spoon on sauce. Serve immediately.
  • Melt butter in a large skillet over high heat. Reduce heat. Saute onions with salt, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.

CALF LIVER AND ONIONS WITH BACON



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Two or three spashes of red wine vinegar give a fresh kick to this old standby. Cooking with bacon also "lightens" the liver taste. When my children were small, I called this "Cowboy Steak." It was inspiration born of desperation. They ate it with enthusiasm.

Provided by mammamia 2

Categories     Beef Organ Meats

Time 1h15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 slices cooked bacon, torn in bite sized pieces
2 sliced onions (I use a little more)
1 lb calf liver
1/2 cup flour (more if needed for dredging meat)
salt and pepper
2 -3 dashes red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in large skillet. Set cooked bacon aside, leaving as much grease as possible in skillet.
  • Tear bacon in bite sized pieces.
  • Cook sliced onions in grease, with a little salt and pepper, for about 15 minutes, or until limp.
  • Remove onions, set aside, leaving as much grease as possible in skillet.
  • Lightly salt and pepper liver slices (I cut long slices in half) and dredge heavily in flour.
  • Place liver in hot grease, cooking until brown on both sides, over medium heat.
  • When liver is browned, add onions, bacon pieces, and 2-3 splashes red wine vinegar.
  • Salt and pepper to taste (remember, you have already used some, so go easy until you can taste it).
  • Add enough water to make a gravy, barely covering the meat. Stir water to combine with other ingredients evenly.
  • Cover, cook on low for 15-20 minutes. It should look like you have gravy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.9, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 17.6, Sodium 372.3, Carbohydrate 17.3, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 8.2

SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER WITH ONIONS AND CAPERS



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Provided by Pierre Franey

Categories     dinner, weekday, main course

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced onions
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 cup flour for dredging
1 1/2 pounds calf's liver, sliced (4 or 8 slices)
2 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons capers
4 tablespoons sherry or red-wine vinegar
4 tablespoons chopped parsley

Steps:

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil in a nonstick skillet. Add the onions, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat for about 4 minutes, stirring and tossing until lightly browned and tender. Drain and set aside.
  • Blend the flour with salt and pepper and dredge the liver slices on all sides in the mixture. Shake off the excess.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the liver slices in one layer. Add the liver and cook over high heat on one side (2 minutes for thin slices; a minute longer for thicker slices). Turn the liver and cook 2 minutes more or according to taste. Transfer the liver to a heated platter.
  • Add the butter to the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the capers and cook 1 minute, stirring. Add the cooked onions, stirring well with a wooden spatula. Add the vinegar and parsley. Blend well, swirling. Pour over the liver and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 321, UnsaturatedFat 9 grams, Carbohydrate 14 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 24 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 477 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Choose high-quality liver. Look for liver that is a deep red color and has a smooth texture.
  • Soak the liver in milk. This will help to remove any impurities and make the liver more tender.
  • Slice the liver thinly. This will help it to cook evenly.
  • Season the liver liberally. Use salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste.
  • Cook the liver over high heat. This will help to create a nice crust and prevent the liver from becoming dry.
  • Do not overcook the liver. Liver is best when it is cooked to medium-rare or medium.
  • Serve the liver immediately. Liver is best enjoyed when it is hot and fresh.

Conclusion:

Calves' liver with bacon and capers is a delicious and easy-to-prepare dish. It is a great way to enjoy this nutritious organ meat. By following the tips in this article, you can create a dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.

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