southern fried liver 'n' onions
My husband and I have always loved liver and onions. My mom and my grandma told me how to make this years ago. My mom always steamed hers, but I prefer not to. I like it crispy and golden with the onions caramelized. My daughters never would touch liver, so when they lived at home, I had to break out the PB&J or scrambled eggs for them, but my husband and I always enjoyed this. Hope you do, too!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
4 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 pound package beef liver
- 2 large onions, peeled and sliced thin
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 cup self-rising flour
- 1/2 cup self-rising corn meal (not mix)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
- - canola oil for frying
How To Make southern fried liver 'n' onions
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Step 1Pour about 1/2" to 1" canola oil into a heavy skillet (I use a cast iron chicken fryer). Turn heat to high. When oil is hot, add onions and sprinkle with sugar. Reduce heat to medium high and cook, stirring frequently until onions have lightly browned. Remove from pan and set aside.
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Step 2Remove liver from package, wash. If pieces are large, cut in half. Mix flour, corn meal, salt and pepper in a shallow dish. Roll liver pieces in flour mixture.
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Step 3In the same skillet that onions were caramelized in, add liver pieces a few pieces at a time so as not to overcrowd your pan. Brown well on both sides using medium to medium high heat. Transfer to plate and repeat with next batch.
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Step 4Once all liver is browned, return to pan and top with onions. Reduce heat to medium and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and arrange caramelized onions on top. Serve hot with your favorite veggies (I like to serve with mashed potatoes, sawmill gravy and green beans).
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Nutrition Facts
(per serving*)
calories: 256kcal, carbohydrates: 30g, cholesterol: 1mg, fat: 15g, fiber: 2g, protein: 2g, saturated fat: 1g, sodium: 197mg, sugar: 14g, unsaturated fat: 14g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition information is estimated.
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Category:
Beef
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#Onion
Keyword:
#dinner
Keyword:
#Southern
Keyword:
#Fried
Keyword:
#Supper
Keyword:
#comfort-food
Keyword:
#home cooked
Keyword:
#fried liver
Ingredient:
Beef
Method:
Pan Fry
Culture:
Southern
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