Pan-Fried Calves' Liver with Dry-Cured Bacon and Balsamic Caramelised Onions

Pan-fried calves' liver paired with crispy bacon, balsamic onions, and a smooth root vegetable and rocket purée.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 825.2 kcals 1650.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 37.4 grams 74.8 grams
Fat 51.3 grams 102.5 grams
Protein 55.1 grams 110.2 grams
Cook Time
40 mins
Produces
2 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
pinch
15
g
Flour
Seasoned for dusting
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
15
g
Butter
For frying onions
25
g
Butter
For the purée
Meat
6
piece
Dry-Cured Streaky Bacon
Thinly sliced, rind removed
275
g
Calves' Liver
Very thinly sliced
NutsSeeds
1
pinch
Salt
To taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Halved and thinly sliced
225
g
Swede
Peeled and cut into chunks
225
g
Carrots
Peeled and cut into chunks
225
g
Potatoes
Peeled and cut into chunks
1
handful
Rocket
Fresh leaves

Steps

  • Preheat the grill to high.
  • Fry sliced onions and sugar in 15g butter for 8 minutes until browned.
  • Season with salt, pepper, and balsamic vinegar and keep warm.
  • Grill the bacon until the edges are crisp.
  • Coat the seasoned liver lightly in flour and pat off excess.
  • Pan-fry the liver in oil over high heat for 30 seconds per side.
  • Boil swede, carrots, and potatoes for 20 minutes until tender.
  • Drain vegetables and blend with 25g butter into a smooth purée.
  • Heat the purée to dry it out, stir in rocket, and serve with liver and onions.