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Stir Fried Liver Recipe

03/04/2023 by Chef Buck

If you’re looking for an alternative to classic liver and onions, try liver in a delicious Asian-style Stir Fried Liver Recipe. I love a classic liver and onion recipe where Liver is the main ingredient, but making a stir-fry liver sneaks the liver into the dish, so now you can sneak some liver onto the family dinner table.

Stir Fried Liver Recipe Ingredients

8 oz LIVER
1 sm ONION
4-5 cloves sliced GARLIC
2 Tbsp sliced GINGER
3 cups CHOPPED VEGGIES
In this recipe I used
CELERY
CARROT
CABBAGE
BROCCOLI
1-2 Tbsp TAMARI/SOY SAUCE
1 tsp SESAME OIL
OIL for sauteing
¼ tsp BLACK PEPPER
½ tsp GARLIC POWDER
½ tsp ONION POWDER
½ tsp CHILI POWDER
–top with sesame seeds (Everything Bagel Topping!) or chopped peanuts.
–serve over rice

How to Make Stir Fried Liver

Heat oil in a skillet on Medium heat.
Add liver and cook 1-2 minutes on each side, then remove from skillet and set aside to rest.
Into the skillet, add onions, ginger, garlic, and other veggies, except for the broccoli and other veggies that might require less cooking time.
Saute veggies for 2-3 minutes.
Add in dried spices and remaining veggies and saute 2 minutes.
Add in the Tamari or soy sauce. This will help de-glaze the pan if using a stainless steel skillet. Check current prices for skillets online.
Slice liver into ½ strips and stir into the skillet.
Saute for 1-2 minutes until the liver is done to your liking.
Finish the dish with the Sesame oil, stir, and serve.
Serve over rice, and top with sesame seeds or chopped peanuts, if desired. Check current pricing for EVERTHING BAGEL TOPPING, which I think works great on this dish. I bet cilantro would be a great addition as well.

Liver is a super nutritious protein and a cool ingredient. If you’re a little apprehensive about eating liver, then this liver stir-fry recipe might be a great introduction, so give it a try and let us know what you think. For another twist on a liver recipe idea, try this Cuban Style Liver, or take a look at a Classic Liver and Onion Recipe.

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Cuban Liver Recipe – Hígado a la Italiana

01/20/202309/28/2019 by Chef Buck

If you enjoy Latin cooking, then give this satisfying Cuban liver recipe a try. A simple preparation of liver and onions is a classic liver dish, but for this Cuban liver recipe, we’re going to bring the zing of vinegar to the dish, along with the color and flavor of bell peppers and garlic.

In Cuba, this liver dish is called Hígado a la Italiana which means “Italian liver”, although it’s Cuban through and through.

Ingredients for Cuban Liver Recipe

1 lb BEEF LIVER
1 RED BELL PEPPER sliced
1 or just ½ GREEN BELL PEPPER sliced (how much do you like green bell pepper?)
1 ONION thinly sliced
3-4 cloves GARLIC sliced
2 Tbsp FLOUR
½ cup WATER
½ cup VINEGAR (I like using rice wine vinegar)
Try these seasonings, but experiment with flavors you like:
1 Tbsp CUMIN POWDER
1 Tbsp SMOKED PAPRIKA
1 Tbsp GARLIC POWDER
1 tsp CHILI POWDER
SALT and PEPPER to taste
OIL for sauteing

How to Cook Liver

Heat the oil in a skillet on medium heat. Check current prices for a non-stick skillet on Amazon.
Once hot, add liver to the skillet and cook 1 minute on each side, seasoning each side with salt and pepper before turning, then remove liver from skillet and set aside to rest.
Add onions and peppers and cook for 3-4 minutes.
Add sliced garlic and cook another minute.
Add flour and seasoning and mix well and let cook 2 minutes.
Raise temperature to medium high and add the vinegar and let cook for another minute. You can add a little white wine as well, but that’s optional.
Slice the liver and return to the skillet, tossing well with the ingredients.
Add water and bring to a bubble, then cover skillet with a lid, reduce the heat and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Serve over white rice.

If you’re interested in the traditional take on beef liver I grew up eating in the southern United States, then check out this Classic Liver and Onions Recipe.

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Fried Chicken Livers Recipe Super Easy

05/01/202004/20/2019 by Chef Buck

Fried chicken livers are super healthy and tasty, so don’t be a scaredy cat. The key to cooking the best chicken liver recipe is to clean and trim the livers well, removing all the veiny parts, then season the chicken livers with gusto, and don’t overcook them!

Ingredients for Fried Chicken Livers

1-2 lbs. CHICKEN LIVERS
1 EGG
1 cup all-purpose FLOUR
some MUSTARD, HOT SAUCE, or HORSERADISH SAUCE, or all three
and SEASONINGS like
SALT, BLACK PEPPER, CHILI PEPPER, GARLIC, etc.
plus OIL for cooking
and PARSLEY for a garnish

How to Make the Best Fried Chicken Livers

Use chicken livers that are rich in color and firm, at least for liver. Color may vary for livers, but the liver should not be slimy, or have an off smell. Wash the chicken liver in cold water and then drain. Clean and trim the clivers by cutting away any veiny or sinewy parts and any discolored areas. Cleaning and trimming is the most time consuming part of the chicken liver recipe, but it’s a key part, and worth doing well, because chewy liver is no fun.

Now make a marinade. In a bowl, crack one egg and add some flavor by using creamy horseradish, or spicy mustard, or hot sauce, or all three. There is no wrong combination, just use whatever amount is suitable for the number of livers you are cooking. Mix the marinade and then add the livers and toss until well coated, then place bowl in the fridge for at least 20 minutes, or until ready to cook.

In a bowl, mix flour and seasoning. Be heavy handed with the seasoning!

Remove the liver from the marinade and dredge in the flour until coated.

Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. It doesn’t take a lot of cooking oil, just enough to cover the bottom of the pan. Check current prices for a nice non-stick skillet on Amazon.

When oil is hot, carefully add livers. Chicken livers can spatter and pop in the grease, so exercise care. Cook the livers for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Liver cooks rapidly, so it doesn’t take long. Overcooked liver can have a chalky, grainy taste, and you want to avoid this.

Remove the cooked chicken livers from the skillet and drain on a paper towel, then place livers on a serving dish and garnish with chopped parsley. Serve hot!

Give fried chicken livers a try and let me know what you think, and for another healthy liver dish, try this Beef Liver Recipe. Don’t be a scaredy cat, give liver a chance!

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Liver Recipe for People Scared of Liver

01/20/202303/31/2018 by Chef Buck

If you ever wondered how to cook liver, then this liver recipe is an easy place to start. Growing up in the southern USA, I ate a lot of liver and onions. I know it looks like a scary prop from a Freddy Kruger movie, but it’s nutrient dense and delicious. If you didn’t grow up eating liver and onions, then the idea probably doesn’t sound very appealing, but it’s worth giving a try if you’re at all curious. Here’s a simple liver recipe with just a little oil, seasoning, hint of flour, and a whole lot of onions. Liver cooks up quickly. The onions take a little more time, but even so, it’s a quick and easy dish to prepare. And liver is a protein superfood, for reals.

What You Need for This Liver Recipe

BEEF LIVER (buy skinned and deveined liver, and thicker cuts are easier to handle)
ONIONS (lots of onions)
FLOUR (just a light dusting, use almond flour for a gluten free recipe)
SALT
PEPPER
(add other seasonings as well, if desired)
OIL for cooking

How Cook Liver and Onions

Wash and pat dry the liver.
Cut liver into palm sized pieces for easy handling in the skillet.
Bread liver lightly with seasoned flour.
Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat. Check current prices for a non-stick skillet on Amazon.
Add liver and cook about 2 minutes on each side, or until liver if firm, but still slightly pink inside.
Remove liver and place on a paper towel.
Add onions to the skillet and saute until carmelized.
Return liver to the skillet and heat through with the onions.
Plate liver and top with onions.

That’s it!
Give this liver recipe a try and let me know what you think, and bon appétit!

Tips for Buying and Cooking Liver

Buy paler liver for milder flavor. The darker the liver, the stronger the flavor.
“Calf liver” is milder, but more expensive than “beef liver”.
Buy “de-veined” liver; this will reduce some of the chewiness.
If you can’t find liver in your butcher’s meat case, check the frozen section. Beef liver is often sold frozen.
You can marinate beef liver in milk for a milder flavor.
Cook liver until it is firm, but still slightly pink inside. Overcooked liver can be chewy.

Benefits of Eating Liver

Liver is a nutrient powerhouse: a protein superfood.
It is packed with vitamins B12 and A.
Liver is high in iron, zinc, copper, and folic acid.
Liver is an excellent source of protein.
Eat liver to prevent or treat anemia.
Does liver sound gross? Remember, liver does not store toxins, but acts as a filter, and eating liver will benefit your own liver function.

Not sure what kind of onions to use? Here’s a video about Different Types of Onions, But don’t watch unless you have a sense of humor!

And for another tasty meal idea, check out this delicious Oven-Baked BBQ Ribs Recipe.

Baby back ribs recipe in the oven — Slow Cooked Baby Back Ribs

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