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October 10, 2024

Absolute Best Liver And Onions

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 45 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready for a culinary revelation! This liver and onions recipe will convert even the most devoted liver haters into believers.

So, what’s the magic behind this dish? Three simple yet crucial steps: soaking the liver in milk, turning it as little as possible while cooking, and not overcooking it. Sounds easy, right? Well, trust us, it makes all the difference!

Let’s start by prepping our ingredients. You’ll need 2 pounds of sliced beef liver, 1 ½ cups of milk, ¼ cup of butter (divided), 2 large Vidalia onions (sliced into rings), 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and some salt and pepper to taste.

First, gently rinse those liver slices under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Place them in a shallow dish and pour in enough milk to cover them. Let them soak while you prepare the onions or set them aside for a longer time if you have it. This step is key to removing any bitterness from the liver.

Now, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add those onion rings and cook until they’re tender and soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer them to a bowl and set the skillet aside.

Place the flour on a plate, season with salt and pepper, and coat those liver slices in the flour mixture. Don’t be shy; make sure they’re fully coated!

Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Fry those coated liver slices until they’re lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Don’t overcook them; you want them to be slightly pink inside.

Return the onions to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium. Continue cooking until the onions are heated through and the liver is cooked to your liking.

And that’s it! Serve your liver and onions hot, garnished with some fresh herbs if you like. Pair it with mashed potatoes, roasted veggies, or a side salad for a comforting dinner.

This recipe has been a game-changer for many, and we’re sure it will be for you too. So go ahead, give it a try, and experience the magic of tender, flavorful liver and onions!

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Ingredients

  1. 2 pounds sliced beef liver
  2. 1 ½ cups milk
  3. ¼ cup butter (divided)
  4. 2 large Vidalia onions (sliced into rings)
  5. 2 cups all-purpose flour
  6. salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. 1. Rinse the liver slices under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. 2. Place the liver in a shallow dish and pour in enough milk to cover them. Let them soak.
  3. 3. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  4. 4. Add the sliced onions to the skillet and cook until tender, about 3 to 5 minutes.
  5. 5. Transfer the cooked onions to a bowl and set the skillet aside.
  6. 6. Place the flour on a plate, season with salt and pepper, and coat the liver slices in the flour mixture.
  7. 7. Melt the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet over medium-high heat.
  8. 8. Fry the coated liver slices until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
  9. 9. Return the cooked onions to the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
  10. 10. Continue cooking until the onions are heated through and the liver is cooked to your liking.
  11. 11. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

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