**Liver and Onions in Gravy: A Classic Comfort Food Dish**
Liver and onions in gravy is a classic comfort food dish that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a simple dish to make, but it is packed with flavor. The liver is a rich source of iron, vitamin A, and other nutrients, and the onions and gravy add a delicious depth of flavor. This dish is often served with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles, and it can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
This article provides three different recipes for liver and onions in gravy. The first recipe is a classic version of the dish that uses beef liver. The second recipe uses chicken liver, and the third recipe uses pork liver. All three recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious results.
In addition to the three main recipes, this article also includes a section on tips for cooking liver and onions. These tips will help you to ensure that your liver is cooked perfectly and that your gravy is flavorful and smooth.
Whether you are a fan of liver and onions or you are looking for a new dish to try, this article has something for you. The recipes are easy to follow and produce delicious results, and the tips section will help you to cook the perfect liver and onions dish.
LIVER AND ONIONS RECIPE
Follow these step-by-step, photo illustrated instructions for our Liver and Onions Recipe complete with a printable recipe. I know, it's an acquired taste but, it's certainly worth giving this old southern favorite a try. It's quick and easy and goes great with rice or mashed potatoes.
Provided by Steve Gordon
Categories Main Dish
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Place liver in a colander and drain.
- Carefully spread liver pieces out in a pan, set aside.
- Remove ends and skin from onion. Slice to desired thickness.
- Heat a skillet to medium heat and add 2 Tablespoons butter.
- Add sliced onions to the skillet.
- Fry onions until translucent & slightly brown, stirring as needed, about 15-20 minutes.
- Remove onions from skillet, set aside.
- Set up a dredge station by placing flour in a dish or bowl.
- Sprinkle liver with Salt, Black Pepper and Paprika to taste.
- Dredge liver pieces in flour, coating both sides. Shake off any excess and set aside.
- Add oil to skillet, let warm up for about 3 minutes.
- Place liver slices in skillet, brown the bottom for about 3-4 minutes.
- Flip liver slices over, let brown about 3 more minutes, do not over cook.
- You may cut a slice of the liver to test for doneness.
- Serve warm and Enjoy!
SAVORY LIVER AND ONIONS SMOTHERED IN GRAVY
Excellent recipe for savory liver and onions. Served with mashed potatoes and smothered in gravy. Ingredients: butter, onions, beef liver, and seasoning.
Provided by jettskitchen.com
Categories Main Course
Time 1h5m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Melt ButterWhen making this recipe I do like using an electric skillet. Set skillet temperature at 200 degrees Fahrenheit and melt butter.
- Add OnionsSlice onions 1/4 inch thick and place onions on top of butter.
- Add LiverRemove liver from packaging and place sliced livers on top of onions.
- SeasonSeason with salt and pepper. I kinda go heavy with the pepper (see photo below). Increase skillet temperature to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and cover skillet. Cook liver and onions for about 7 minutes.
- Cook/SimmerRemove skillet lid and turn livers over and season with salt and pepper. Return lid and turn temperature down to 300 degrees Fahrenheit and continue cooking for about 30 minutes.
- GravyI make the gravy in 2 batches (I don't know why, I just do). Place 1 cup milk with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour in a large glass and whisk to combine until smooth. Add this mixture to the skillet.Make another batch of milk and flour whisking together until smooth and add to the skillet.At this time I slide the livers and onions to one side of the pan while stirring the gravy in the skillet and then slide them back over.If the gravy is too thick feel free to add more milk to get the consistency desired. Turn heat down and simmer. During this time make your side dishes like the mashed potatoes and spinach.
- Serve & Enjoy!
LIVER AND ONIONS W/ GRAVY
This was the most tender and tasty version of liver and onions I ever had. The broth and the dredged flour on the liver makes a very nice gravy. It is good served over rice or with mashed potatoes.
Provided by David04
Categories Beef Liver
Time 30m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place enough flour in a large bowl to coat the liver. Add salt and pepper.
- Slice liver and dredge in seasoned flour.
- Place olive oil in a large skillet and brown both sides of the liver over medium high heat.
- Place sliced onions in the skillet with the liver.
- Pour beef broth on top of liver and onions.
- Cover and simmer on low until onions are tender and broth forms a nice gravy.
LIVER & ONIONS IN GRAVY
These are my rendition of what we had back in Britain,liver in a beefy gravy with sauteed onions
Provided by Pam Charters
Categories Beef
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Heat oil & marg in fry pan, saute onions till browned remove from pan
- 2. Dip liver pieces in flour fry, till brown (not dry will finish cook in gravy)remove from pan
- 3. Add 1 1/2 cup beef stock thicken with 2 TBS seasoned flour left from dipping liver scraping goodness from pan, put liver & onions in with gravy cover with lid few more mins to cook in gravy & serve with rice or potatoes
HUNGARIAN LIVER AND ONIONS WITH VINEGAR GRAVY
This unique recipe for liver and onions is simply delicious! I have found that even people who normally don't like to eat liver love this dish!
Provided by Jane Manna
Categories Other Main Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Slice the liver into finger-sized strips.
- 2. Season the liver with salt and pepper to taste.
- 3. Liberally season the liver with paprika.
- 4. Lightly dredge the liver in flour and put aside in a bowl or on a plate.
- 5. Slice the onions thinly.
- 6. Slowly melt the butter in a frying pan. Sauté the onions very slowly, on medium heat, until caramelized.
- 7. As soon as the onions are caramelized, add the liver to the pan along with the onions. The liver should only take about 6 - 8 minutes to cook. Toss several times while cooking and add small amounts of water, in increments, if necessary. Be VERY careful not to overcook the liver!
- 8. When done, liberally sprinkle paprika over everything and mix in the vinegar to make a thick onion gravy. Ready to serve! * Mashed potatoes and my recipe for Hungarian Cucumber Salad are the perfect accompaniment to this dish.
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
LIVER & ONIONS WITH GRAVY
When we were first married my husband didn't care for Liver & Onions, his mom, bless her heart, cooked it to death and it was like shoe leather. Needless to say he found that liver if it was just a little pink was tender and tasty. Another convert to Liver & Onions.
Provided by Marsha Gardner
Categories Beef
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Fry bacon, drain on paper towels; set aside. Cook onions in bacon drippings until slighlty carmelized. Remove with a slotted spoon to a bowl; set aside.
- 2. Mix flour with salt and pepper, dredge liver in mixture. Fry Liver in remaining bacon drippings for about 1-1 1/2 minutes per side. Remove liver and set aside.
- 3. Add onions and water to drippings in the pan, cover and simmer until gravy is as thick as you like. Add 1 teaspoon gravy master or kitchen bouquet for color. You can add a little more water if necessary to prevent sticking.
- 4. Put liver back in skillet with gravy and onions and make sure it is heated all the way through.
- 5. I serve with mashed potatoes and a slice of bacon.
EASY AND GOOD BEEF LIVER AND ONIONS AND GRAVY
Make and share this Easy and Good Beef Liver and Onions and Gravy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by AndreaW
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Liver.
- Defrost the liver and soak in cold water for about 5-10 minutes.
- Pad them dry and dash all slices with the salt and pepper.
- Coat the bottom of a large skillet with a generous amount of olive oil.
- Heat oil on high for about a minute and add liver.
- Cook 3minutes.
- Turn.
- Dash salt and pepper on other side.
- Cook 3minutes.
- Your Done.
- Onion.
- Cut into big slices.
- Coat bottom of pan with olive oil or butter if you want to be bad.
- (It's better with olive oil.) Heat oil about 1minute.
- Add onion.
- Dash with salt and pepper.
- Cook until brown on high or med high.
- Make sure to frequently stir onions and don't let them burn.
- Adjust temp if needed.
- Gravy.
- Cut onion into small pieces.
- Melt butter in pan and add onions.
- Cook them down on high for about 5min.
- Do not let burn.
- Stir in 4tbs of flour and stir.
- Add Broth and Water.
- Stir and stir some more.
- You Don't need to add salt becuase the broth has enough, but add pepper if you like.
- Bring broth to a boil and let simmer about 20 minutes, stirring every so often.
BAKED CALF LIVER AND ONIONS WITH GRAVY
I learned a long time ago most anything which is fried can be baked. So I tried it with liver and onions. The house didn't stink for three days and the meat was much more tender.
Provided by Burgs country kitch
Categories Beef Organ Meats
Time 1h50m
Yield 4-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix soups together, spread a thin layer over bottom of 13"x9"x2" baking dish.
- Put a layer of liver, a layer of onions,and a layer of soup mixture. Repeat with second layer if needed.
- Cover with remaining soup mixture.
- Cover dish with foil and bake at 350 for 1-1/2 hour.
- Serve with mashed potatoes.
LIVER & BACON WITH ONION GRAVY
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
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
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality liver for the best flavor and texture.
- Soak the liver in milk for 30 minutes to remove any bitterness.
- Slice the liver thinly against the grain to ensure even cooking.
- Use a large skillet to prevent overcrowding and ensure even cooking.
- Cook the liver over medium-high heat to quickly sear it and prevent it from becoming tough.
- Do not overcook the liver, as it will become tough and dry.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure that the liver is cooked to your desired doneness.
- Serve the liver immediately with mashed potatoes, rice, or your favorite sides.
Conclusion:
Liver and onions is a classic dish that is both flavorful and affordable. By following the tips above, you can create a delicious and satisfying liver and onions dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give liver and onions a try.
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