Calves' Liver with Port-Flavoured Pan Juices

Pan-fried calves' liver served over buttery sage pasta with a rich port wine and crème fraîche reduction sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 821.2 kcals 1642.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 87.3 grams 174.5 grams
Fat 31.1 grams 62.2 grams
Protein 39.3 grams 78.6 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
10
ml
Dairy
25
g
Butter
Divided use
1
tbsp
Crème Fraîche
Optional extra for the sauce
GrainsCereals
250
g
Ribbon Pasta
Fresh; or 200g dried
Liquids
60
ml
Port
Approx 4 tbsp; Madeira is an alternative
100
ml
Beef Stock
Fresh or chicken stock
Meat
250
g
Calves' Liver
Thinly sliced and cut in half lengthways
NutsSeeds
0.5
tbsp
Sage
Chopped fresh or a pinch of dried
1
1
Sea Salt
To taste
1
1
Black Pepper
Freshly ground to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
Standard

Steps

  • Boil a large saucepan of lightly salted water for the pasta.
  • Heat 12.5g butter with the oil in a frying pan until hot.
  • Fry the liver for 1-2 minutes per side until browned and firm.
  • Season the liver, transfer to a plate, and keep warm.
  • Add port to the pan and boil until reduced by half.
  • Stir in the vinegar and cook for a few seconds.
  • Pour in the stock, boil, and reduce the liquid by half.
  • Cook the pasta in the boiling water until tender.
  • Drain the pasta and toss with the remaining butter and sage.
  • Season the pasta and divide it between two warm plates.
  • Place the liver on top of the pasta.
  • Whisk crème fraîche into the sauce and spoon it over the dish.