The Ultimate Liver and Onions Recipe

This liver and onions recipe will turn liver haters into converts! It’s very simple to make but the three things that will set your liver above all others are: 1) soak in milk, 2) turn the liver as little as possible when cooking, and 3) don’t overcook.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • 2poundssliced beef liver

  • 1 ½cupsmilk, or as needed

  • ¼cupbutter, divided

  • 2largeVidalia onions, sliced into rings

  • 2cupsall-purpose flour, or as needed

  • salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Directions

  1. Gently rinse liver slices under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Place in a shallow dish; pour in enough milk to cover. Let stand while preparing onions, or set aside for longer if you have time. Soaking will remove any bitterness.

  2. Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion rings; cook and stir in butter until tender and soft, about 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer onions into a bowl and set the skillet aside.

  3. Place flour on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Drain milk from liver and coat liver slices in flour mixture.

  4. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter in the same skillet; increase heat to medium-high and fry coated liver slices until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Return onions to the skillet and reduce heat to medium; continue to cook until onions are heated through and liver is slightly pink inside, or longer to suit your taste.

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe4
Calories687
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
21g
27%
Saturated Fat
11g
54%
Cholesterol
578mg
193%
Sodium
309mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate
74g
27%
Dietary Fiber
4g
16%
Total Sugars
11g
Protein
49g
Vitamin C
13mg
65%
Calcium
165mg
13%
Iron
12mg
67%
Potassium
939mg
20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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