Best 8 Fried Liver And Bacon With Fried Onions Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with the delectable combination of fried liver and bacon, accompanied by crispy fried onions. This classic dish, brimming with savory flavors, is a testament to the culinary expertise of AliceRecipes. Discover the art of preparing this hearty meal with our step-by-step guide.

Indulge in the goodness of tender liver, expertly fried to perfection, complemented by the crispy, smoky bacon. The symphony of flavors continues with the addition of caramelized onions, adding a sweet and savory dimension to the dish. Learn the secrets of selecting the finest ingredients, the optimal cooking temperature, and the perfect timing to achieve a mouthwatering result.

Alongside the main recipe, we present a collection of variations that cater to diverse preferences. Explore the delightful twist of using chicken livers instead of beef liver, resulting in a lighter and equally flavorful dish. For those seeking a vegetarian alternative, we offer a tantalizing recipe featuring succulent mushrooms in place of liver, providing a meaty texture and umami-rich taste.

Embrace the culinary journey with AliceRecipes as we guide you through the process of creating this classic dish and its variations. Prepare to impress your family and friends with your newfound skills and indulge in the satisfaction of a homemade meal that is both delicious and memorable.

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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.

LIVER AND BACON WITH ONIONS AND GRAVY



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The Hairy Bikers' traditional liver and bacon makes a simple supper packed full of flavour and bursting with vitamins and minerals

Provided by The Hairy Bikers

Categories     Main course

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

450g/1lb lambs' liver, sliced and fully thawed if frozen
25g/1oz butter
2 tbsp sunflower oil
4 tbsp plain flour
1 onion, halved lengthways and sliced
125g/4½oz rindless streaky bacon rashers, each cut into 4-5 pieces
1 beef stock cube
500ml/18fl oz just-boiled water
1-2 tsp tomato ketchup
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Rinse the liver in a colander under cold water and drain well on kitchen paper. Melt half of the butter with the oil in a large non-stick frying pan over a high heat.
  • Put three tablespoons of the flour in a large bowl and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Coat half the liver in the seasoned flour, shake off any excess, then fry each slice in the hot fat for 1-2 minutes on each side until lightly browned, but not completely cooked through.
  • Transfer the slices to a plate and repeat with the remaining liver.
  • Reduce the heat and melt the remaining butter in the same pan. Add the sliced onion and cook for a minute or so, stirring to separate the layers.
  • Add the bacon to the pan and cook, stirring from time to time, for 8-10 minutes or until the onion is pale golden-brown and the bacon is beginning to crisp.
  • Sprinkle the rest of the flour over the onion and bacon and stir it for a minute or so.
  • Dissolve the stock cube in the just-boiled water and pour slowly into the pan, stirring constantly.
  • Bring to a simmer and cook over a medium heat until the gravy is thickened. Add a dash of tomato ketchup and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Return the liver to the pan with the onion gravy for just 1-2 minutes to warm it through and finish cooking.
  • Serve the liver and bacon with some mash and freshly cooked greens.

ABSOLUTE BEST LIVER AND ONIONS



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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

2 pounds sliced beef liver
1 ½ cups milk, or as needed
¼ cup butter, divided
2 large Vidalia onions, sliced into rings
2 cups all-purpose flour, or as needed
salt and pepper to taste

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

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.

SOUTHERN FRIED LIVER 'N' ONIONS



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My husband and I have always loved liver and onions. My mom and my grandma told me how to make this years ago. My mom always steamed hers, but I prefer not to. I like it crispy and golden with the onions caramelized. My daughters never would touch liver, so when they lived at home, I had to break out the PB&J or scrambled eggs...

Provided by Elaine Bovender

Categories     Beef

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb package beef liver
2 large onions, peeled and sliced thin
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 c self-rising flour
1/2 c self-rising corn meal (not mix)
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper (or to taste)
canola oil for frying

Steps:

  • 1. Pour about 1/2" to 1" canola oil into a heavy skillet (I use a cast iron chicken fryer). Turn heat to high. When oil is hot, add onions and sprinkle with sugar. Reduce heat to medium high and cook, stirring frequently until onions have lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
  • 2. Remove liver from package, wash. If pieces are large, cut in half. Mix flour, corn meal, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Roll liver pieces in flour mixture.
  • 3. In the same skillet that onions were caramelized in, add liver pieces a few pieces at a time so as not to overcrowd your pan. Brown well on both sides using medium to medium high heat. Transfer to plate and repeat with next batch.
  • 4. Once all liver is browned, return to pan and top with onions. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and arrange caramelized onions on top. Serve hot with your favorite veggies (I like to serve with mashed potatoes, sawmill gravy and green beans).

MY MOM'S FRIED CHICKEN LIVERS WITH BACON AND CARAMELIZED ONIONS



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Make and share this My Mom's Fried Chicken Livers With Bacon and Caramelized Onions recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Tiz4tggr

Categories     Chicken Livers

Time 1h

Yield 1 Cup, 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb fatty smoked bacon
1 lb chicken liver, rinsed and drained (do not pat dry)
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 large yellow onion, peeled and sliced thin
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter (the real stuff)

Steps:

  • Heat butter and olive oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • add onions and 1 tsp salt.
  • Cook, stirring occasionally until onions are deep brown and caramelized.
  • While onion is cooking, fry up bacon in a large skillet.
  • Cook all the bacon and drain on a paper towel, leave drippings in the pan.
  • Mix flour, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp pepper.
  • Dredge livers in flour, making sure to coat evenly.
  • Cook livers in bacon fat until all sides are brown and crispy. You may have to do this in batches.
  • Serve with bacon and onions.

LIVER & BACON WITH ONION GRAVY



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A nostalgic thrifty dish that's rich and nutritious - serve the gravy drizzled over fluffy mashed potato

Provided by Sara Buenfeld

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 rashers smoked streaky bacon
2 tbsp plain flour, seasoned
pinch dried sage (optional)
6 slices lamb's livers (about 400g/14oz)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 onion, thinly sliced
300ml beef stock
2 tbsp ketchup

Steps:

  • Cook the bacon in a large non-stick frying pan until crisp. Meanwhile, mix the flour and sage, if using, and use to dust the liver. Remove bacon from the pan and set aside. Add the oil to the pan and brown the liver for about 1 min on each side. Remove from the pan, then fry the onion until softened. Stir in stock and ketchup, then bubble for 5 mins.
  • Put the liver back in the pan and cook for 3 mins until cooked through. Serve with the bacon broken over the top and some mash. (see related recipes)

Nutrition Facts : Calories 504 calories, Fat 23 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 23 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 7 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 53 grams protein, Sodium 2.5 milligram of sodium

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

Tips:

  • To ensure the liver is cooked evenly, slice it against the grain.
  • Soak the liver in milk for 30 minutes before cooking to remove any bitterness and tenderize it.
  • Use a combination of butter and oil to fry the liver and bacon to prevent the butter from burning.
  • Cook the liver and bacon over medium heat to prevent them from becoming tough.
  • Add the onions to the pan towards the end of cooking to prevent them from burning.
  • Season the liver and bacon with salt, pepper, and your favorite herbs and spices to taste.
  • Serve the fried liver and bacon with mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a simple salad.

Conclusion:

Fried liver and bacon with fried onions is a classic dish that is easy to make and packed with flavor. The liver is tender and juicy, the bacon is crispy, and the onions are sweet and caramelized. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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