Calf's Liver with Bacon and Onions
Peer reviewed by UK recipe editorsAuthored by UK recipe editorsOriginally published 17 Jan 2026
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This classic calf's liver with bacon and onions is a timeless high-protein dish that celebrates rich, savoury flavours. Soaking the liver in milk beforehand ensures a mild, delicate taste and a beautifully tender texture, while the addition of salty bacon and slowly caramelised onions provides a wonderful balance. It is a sophisticated yet simple meal that highlights how a few quality ingredients can create a deeply satisfying dinner.
As a nutrient-dense option, this dish is an excellent choice for those looking to increase their intake of iron and essential vitamins. The gentle sautéing process keeps the liver succulent, making it a favourite for a midweek boost or a traditional weekend supper. Serve it alongside creamy mashed potatoes and seasonal green vegetables for a complete, comforting British meal.
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Ingredients for Calf's Liver with Bacon and Onions
450g calf's liver (1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces
240ml whole milk
8 bacon slices, halved crosswise
3 medium onions, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices
60g plain flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoons black pepper
How to make Calf's Liver with Bacon and Onions
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 40ml 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.
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17 janvier 2026 | Publié à l'origine
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