Pan-Fried Calf's Liver with Port and Sage

Pan-fried calf's liver served over sage-tossed ribbon pasta with a rich port and stock reduction sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 710.1 kcals 1420.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 70.1 grams 140.2 grams
Fat 26.3 grams 52.6 grams
Protein 44.2 grams 88.4 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
12.5
g
Butter
Half of total; for frying
12.5
g
Butter
Remaining half; for tossing pasta
15
ml
GrainsCereals
250
g
Ribbon Pasta
Fresh; or 200g dried
Liquids
60
ml
Port
Or Madeira
100
ml
Beef Stock
Or chicken stock
Meat
250
g
Calf's Liver
Thinly sliced and cut in half lengthways
NutsSeeds
7.5
ml
Sage
Chopped fresh or a pinch of dried
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
Freshly ground
OilsFats
15
ml

Steps

  • Boil a large pan of lightly salted water for the pasta.
  • Heat 12.5g of butter and olive oil in a frying pan.
  • Fry the liver for 1-2 minutes per side until browned, then remove to a warm plate.
  • Add port to the pan and boil until reduced by half.
  • Add vinegar and stock, then boil until the liquid reduces by half again.
  • Cook the pasta for 2-3 minutes until tender, then drain.
  • Toss the pasta with the remaining butter and sage.
  • Divide pasta between plates and top with the liver.
  • Whisk crème fraîche into the sauce and spoon over the dish.