Calves’ Liver in Fresh Orange Juice
Description: 🍊 Succulent and full of taste, this dish combines the richness of calves’ liver with the vibrant flavors of fresh orange juice and aromatic allspice. Perfectly complemented by sides like garlic mashed potatoes and green peas, it’s a delightful addition to any mealtime repertoire.
- Servings: 6
- Calories: 178.8 per serving
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (2 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 3 | Oranges |
| 4 oz | Butter |
| 6 slices | Calf liver |
| – | Salt |
| – | Ground allspice |
Instructions:
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Prepare Oranges:
- Working over a large plate or bowl, peel and remove the pith from 2 oranges, keeping the pulp intact. Cut out each section from between the membranes and set aside. Reserve the juice and combine it with the juice from the third orange. Strain and set aside.
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Cook Liver:
- Heat a large cast iron frying pan over medium-low heat. Add 3 oz of butter and allow it to foam. Once foaming, add the liver slices. Cook gently for no more than 2 minutes on each side, ensuring it remains soft with no outer crust and pink inside. Remember, the liver will continue cooking from its residual heat.
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Arrange Liver:
- Transfer the cooked liver slices to a heated serving dish and keep them warm by covering with a plate.
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Prepare Orange Sauce:
- Increase the heat to medium and deglaze the pan with the reserved orange juice. Scrape up any meat residue with a fork. Season the sauce with salt and ground allspice. Allow it to bubble, then add the reserved orange sections. Quickly tip the pan back and forth to coat the fruit in the hot juice.
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Finish and Serve:
- Remove the orange sections with a fork and arrange them around the cooked liver slices. Remove the pan from the heat, whisk in the remaining 1 oz of butter (cut into small pieces), and pour the sauce over the liver. Serve immediately with your choice of side dishes, such as small new potatoes, parsleyed and buttered, or garlic mashed potatoes and green peas.
This dish offers a delightful balance of flavors and textures, with the sweetness of oranges complementing the richness of the liver, all brought together by the warmth of aromatic spices. Enjoy the succulence and vibrancy of this culinary creation at your next meal! 🍽️
