Description
Liver and Onions with Bacon is a rich and savory Southern classic that brings together tender beef liver, crispy turkey bacon, and sweet caramelized onions. This hearty comfort dish is full of flavor and is perfect for a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef liver, sliced
- 4 slices turkey bacon, chopped
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 1 cup milk (for soaking)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Soak the Liver: Place the sliced liver in a bowl and cover with milk. Let it soak for 30-60 minutes to reduce bitterness. Drain and pat dry.
- Prepare the Bacon and Onions: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside. In the same skillet, add the sliced onions and cook until caramelized, about 10-15 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- Coat the Liver: In a shallow dish, mix flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Dredge each liver slice in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
- Cook the Liver: In the same skillet, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat. Add liver slices and cook for 2-3 minutes per side, until browned but slightly pink inside.
- Combine and Serve: Return the onions and turkey bacon to the skillet, mixing them with the liver. Let it cook for another minute to blend the flavors.
- Serve hot and enjoy this comforting Southern dish!
Notes
- For a milder flavor, soak the liver in milk for an hour to reduce its strong taste.
- You can swap turkey bacon with regular bacon if you prefer a richer flavor.
- Be sure not to overcook the liver to keep it tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Comfort Food
- Method: Stove-top
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
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