What to do with Lambs liver?

wifealiciousness

Hi guys,
I have been meaning to try cooking some liver for a while, and it was on sale yesterday so I picked some up. I have *no* idea what to do with it! I'm not even sure me and the husband like it that much but it's supposed to be good for you and I'm sure I can make it yummy!

I'm envisioning something with chorizo and butternut squash (as that what else is in my fridge!), and I'm quite a creative cook- but what you're favourite liver recipe?

sexybeast1998

put them on the grill with lemon and pepper

PaleoPath4Lyfe

Sear on each side and eat. I like mine on the raw side and there are more benefits nutritionally.

crimznrose

I usually prefer to leave the organs inside the animal - yuck. My husband loves liver and I'm clueless when it comes to how to prepare it.

Dr. Hannibal Lecter, however, suggests serving it with fava beans and a nice chianti.

Michellereducf

Just because something is "supposed to be good for you", if you don't like it there is no point in eating it. I can't think of anything more disgusting to eat. However, if you really want to try it, liver goes best with fava beans and chianti.

Michellereducf

I usually prefer to leave the organs inside the animal - yuck. My husband loves liver and I'm clueless when it comes to how to prepare it.

Dr. Hannibal Lecter, however, suggests serving it with fava beans and a nice chianti.

Guess I should I have read this before I posted. hahaha I'm sure this is most people are thinking.

AmeChops

I came across this recipe the other day whilst looking for butternut squash recipes:

http://uktv.co.uk/food/recipe/aid/594579

I've not tried it so can't comment on that but it looks quite good!

WJK3

I like to cut liver into smallish chunks, season it with salt and coat it with a little flour, and pan fry it over medium-high heat until browned.

kirstineu

Yummy stuff. I make my own low fat pate with liver add the chrorizzo or baccon too! What ever you do just don't over cook it

sagetracey

Lamb's fry (liver) and bacon is a family favorite in our house!

It's important to prepare it properly. Place the liver in a bowl of luke warm salted water for about 20-30 minutes then peel off the very thin, almost clear skin-like outer coating. I find it helps to use a sharp knife to score the coating and lift it off. Also make sure to cut out any veins. This is fiddly but definitely worth it.

Then slice thinly, coat in plain flour and fry in a pan. I also chop up some fat free bacon and fry that up with some chopped onions. Finally, add gravox and water and stir in the pan until thickened.

Lovely with mashed potato and vegetables.

_CowgirlUp_

Garbage Disposal.

tracymnx

Soak it in milk at room temperature for an hr or so before cooking, it mellows the flavour and gives it a lovely soft texture when cooked.

Then pat dry, season with salt and lots of cracked black pepper then fry with onions. Its delicious on toast!

eeebee

I like to cook it with lots of garlic, lemon, white wine and parsley.

This is a good, simple recipe to use (although I definitely don't use this much butter when I cook it. A drizzle of olive oil will suffice):

http://www.krimos.co.uk/Liver.html

AwesomeOne66

good grief! give it to the dog! lol

Smuterella

Yum. Yep, soak it in milk, fry it with some bacon and serve over mashed potatoes.

AmeChops

Seriously people...she was asking for recipes, if you don't like the stuff what the hell is the point in replying with "give it to the dog" or "garbage disposal" etc, etc. Just don't bother replying at all!! :grumble:

BerryH

Liver is yummy, don't listen to the nay-sayers!

Another vote for cutting off tough and icky bits, soaking in milk and frying with bacon. Finish off cooking by adding rich gravy and braising for a couple of minutes. Serve with mash to soak up the gravy. My tummy's rumbling just thinking about it!

Koldnomore

I do mine just coated with flour & seasoning in a pan with tons of caramelized (with just water not sugar) onions.

Great for iron levels and also mood swings. My boyfriend has severe anxiety and mood swings and having liver about once a week helps him a lot.

wifealiciousness

I usually prefer to leave the organs inside the animal - yuck. My husband loves liver and I'm clueless when it comes to how to prepare it.

Dr. Hannibal Lecter, however, suggests serving it with fava beans and a nice chianti.

haha!

wifealiciousness

Lamb's fry (liver) and bacon is a family favorite in our house!

It's important to prepare it properly. Place the liver in a bowl of luke warm salted water for about 20-30 minutes then peel off the very thin, almost clear skin-like outer coating. I find it helps to use a sharp knife to score the coating and lift it off. Also make sure to cut out any veins. This is fiddly but definitely worth it.

Then slice thinly, coat in plain flour and fry in a pan. I also chop up some fat free bacon and fry that up with some chopped onions. Finally, add gravox and water and stir in the pan until thickened.

Lovely with mashed potato and vegetables.

Thanks- it's that kind of advice that's really useful!

mikejacobs1958

Fried lambs liver, mash and gravy with some fresh veggies on the side - ONE OF THE BEST MEALS.

wifealiciousness

Thanks all- some really useful advice!
Looks like I'm going to be soaking it in milk, taking out any yucky bits, then covering in flour and frying with bacon and/or chorizo! Yum!

I've never really liked Liver before (as I think I've only had badly cooked liver!!)- but then I like (good) haggis, black pudding...... etc.

I would never eat something just because someone said it was good for me, but it's a cheap cut, it's good for me and suppoedly great when cooked properly! Yum!

eeebee

Seriously people...she was asking for recipes, if you don't like the stuff what the hell is the point in replying with "give it to the dog" or "garbage disposal" etc, etc. Just don't bother replying at all!! :grumble:

Yep. Takes me back to my "Fresh Sardine recipe ideas please?" post, about this time last year!

:yawn:

WendyTerry420

That sounds like something that I would give to the cat. That's what I do with chicken livers anyway. :bigsmile:

PaleoPath4Lyfe

That sounds like something that I would give to the cat. That's what I do with chicken livers anyway. :bigsmile:

Do you ever contribute in a postitive way to any thread with like ACTUAL suggestions?

rainghirl

I'm not a big fan of liver, but my ex was. I used to fry it (obviously not much olive oil if you're on here) with onions, garlic and cherry tomatoes and apple slices, boil up some small new potatoes and add those in and brown them. Then add thyme and black pepper. Apparently it was very nice, there might also have been a dash of red wine, but it was years ago and I can't really remember. Serve it up with some steamed broccoli.

The liver was seasoned with paprika and pepper before frying, and there was also bacon in it.

Gramps251

I'm not a big fan of liver, but my ex was. I used to fry it (obviously not much olive oil if you're on here) with onions, garlic and cherry tomatoes and apple slices, boil up some small new potatoes and add those in and brown them. Then add thyme and black pepper. Apparently it was very nice, there might also have been a dash of red wine, but it was years ago and I can't really remember. Serve it up with some steamed broccoli.

The liver was seasoned with paprika and pepper before frying, and there was also bacon in it.

Apple sounds like a great addition.

WendyTerry420

Seriously people...she was asking for recipes, if you don't like the stuff what the hell is the point in replying with "give it to the dog" or "garbage disposal" etc, etc. Just don't bother replying at all!! :grumble:

Or maybe we'll start feeding people to the cat when they complain!
:laugh:

wifealiciousness

Seriously people...she was asking for recipes, if you don't like the stuff what the hell is the point in replying with "give it to the dog" or "garbage disposal" etc, etc. Just don't bother replying at all!! :grumble:

Yep. Takes me back to my "Fresh Sardine recipe ideas please?" post, about this time last year!

:yawn:

I'm just ignoring them! I'd imagine they're bored!

Actually I hate fussy eaters and hate people who judge things before trying them ("oh that "looks" disgusting".... for example. WTF does "disgusting" look like? We eat chocolate and that looks a bit like *kitten*. That surely "looks disgusting"........ )

wifealiciousness

I'm not a big fan of liver, but my ex was. I used to fry it (obviously not much olive oil if you're on here) with onions, garlic and cherry tomatoes and apple slices, boil up some small new potatoes and add those in and brown them. Then add thyme and black pepper. Apparently it was very nice, there might also have been a dash of red wine, but it was years ago and I can't really remember. Serve it up with some steamed broccoli.

The liver was seasoned with paprika and pepper before frying, and there was also bacon in it.

That sounds yummy! I have a feeling I might (accidently) amalgam all those recipes together and have the weirdest meal ever!

Smuterella

My former flatmate used to serve it in recipe she got from her German Jewish mother. Lightly fried in butter with a grated carrot salad to which a tiny bit of icing sugar had been added and then served with toast.

Surprisingly good actually.