**Calves' Liver with Sherry: A Journey of Exquisite Flavors**
Calves' liver is a delectable organ meat prized for its delicate texture and rich, earthy flavor. This classic dish, prepared with a savory blend of sherry, cream, and aromatic herbs, elevates the liver to a gourmet experience. The carefully selected ingredients complement the liver's inherent richness, creating a harmonious symphony of flavors. The addition of crispy bacon and sautéed onions adds depth and complexity to the dish, while the creamy sauce envelopes the liver in a velvety embrace. Whether you're a seasoned liver enthusiast or seeking to explore new culinary horizons, this recipe promises an unforgettable gastronomic adventure. Discover the art of preparing calves' liver with sherry and embark on a culinary journey that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. This comprehensive guide includes additional variations to cater to diverse preferences, ensuring a perfect liver dish for every palate.
CALVES LIVER WITH BACON, SAUTEED ONIONS, AND MUSTARD SAUCE
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'S LIVER WITH SCALLIONS SHERRY, AND PANCETTA
Provided by Lillian Chou
Categories Sauté Quick & Easy Dinner Meat Bacon Sherry Gourmet Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free
Yield Makes 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Soak liver in milk 15 minutes.
- Cook pancetta in 1 teaspoon oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain, leaving fat in skillet.
- Discard milk and pat liver dry. Stir together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper on a piece of wax paper or a plate and dredge liver in mixture, knocking off excess.
- Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to fat in skillet and heat over medium-high heat until hot. Cook liver, turning once, until browned but still pink in center, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to plates.
- Melt 1 tablespoon butter in skillet over medium-high heat, then sauté scallions until softened, about 1 minute. Add Sherry, water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper and boil until reduced slightly, about 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in remaining tablespoon butter until incorporated. Spoon over liver and sprinkle with pancetta.
SAUTEED CALF'S LIVER
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place liver in a nonreactive (ceramic or glass) bowl and pour milk over. Refrigerate, covered, 5 to 6 hours.
- In a large skillet, heat 2 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. When butter is shimmering, add onions. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to cook, stirring more frequently until onions are very soft and brown, 30 to 40 minutes more.
- Drain liver and discard milk. Pat liver dry with paper towels.
- Spread flour on a plate and season with salt and pepper. Thoroughly coat liver with the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Heat a large (13-inch) saute pan over medium heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons butter and the oil and heat until shimmering. Cook (in batches, if necessary, to avoid crowding pan) until liver is firm (but not hard) and browned on the outside but still slightly pink in the center, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Repeat with remaining liver, adding more oil to the pan as necessary. Add sage and cook for 1 minute more.
- Divide liver among plates and top with onions.
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.
Tips:
- Choose the right liver: Look for a calf's liver that is fresh, firm, and has a smooth surface. Avoid any liver that has a greenish or brownish tint, or that has any spots or bruises.
- Soak the liver in milk: This will help to remove any bitterness from the liver and make it more tender. Soak the liver in milk for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
- Slice the liver thinly: This will help the liver to cook evenly. Slice the liver against the grain, into 1/4-inch thick slices.
- Season the liver well: Season the liver with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also coat the liver in flour before cooking, to help it brown.
- Cook the liver over medium heat: This will help to prevent the liver from becoming tough. Cook the liver for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
- Serve the liver immediately: Liver is best served immediately after it is cooked. You can serve it with a variety of sides, such as mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.
Conclusion:
Calves' liver with sherry is a classic dish that is both delicious and easy to make. By following these tips, you can make sure that your calves' liver is tender, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. Enjoy!
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