Pet Rabbits Hutches & Cages Genetics Breeds Care of Rabbits Breeding Resources RAW Rabbit Store More
Liver and Onions Recipe
One taste and you’ll love this liver and onions recipe. Especially when made with rabbit liver.
Sponsored Links
Really, people either love liver or hate it. And sometimes the only reason is how it’s cooked. Nothing is more disappointing than expecting liver, but finding a slab of overcooked, chewy brown rubber on your plate.
If anyone needs a foolproof liver and onions recipe, it’s me. After years of turning liver into rubber, I finally came up with this simple and delicious method of cooking liver -- I now cook it WITH the onions.
Problem solved - in just minutes you can have succulent and oh-so-tender strips of liver fully cooked yet smooth, mild and tasty. You'll never loath liver again.
Rabbit liver is as mild as liver gets, which is why we recommend rabbit livers for this recipe, however you can of course use chicken, beef, veal, deer or other types of liver.
Did you know? 3 oz of polar bear liver contains enough Vitamin A to kill a man.
Pictured: 4 rabbit livers, sliced
Beef liver isn't that potent, but it is a veritable storehouse for Vitamin A (21,568 IU) and a host of B vitamins. That’s enough Vitamin A that if you’re pregnant, you might want to go eeezy-peezy on the portion sizes. Or simply switch to chicken or rabbit liver, where the Vitamin A content is rich but not exorbitant. More info below. B-vitamins are water-soluble and not usually toxic.
Rabbit Liver and Onions Recipe
3-4 Rabbit livers and hearts. Slice livers into 1/2” (1 1/4 cm) strips; cut hearts in halves (1 rabbit liver is approximately 90 gm [3.1 oz]) OR: Substitute 3-4 slices of beef liver
2-3 onions, chopped This is a lot of onions, which is the way I like liver and onions
2-3 cloves garlic, or more as desired, pressed
1-2 tablespoons butter Pinch of thyme (or other favorite herb) S&P to taste
Directions: 1. Saute chopped onions, pressed garlic S&P and thyme in butter for 5 minutes on medium heat.
While the onions are sautéing (pictured), chop the lettuce for a green salad, or the tomatoes and mushrooms for a tomato vinaigrette salad. This way, you’ll be right there in the kitchen when the timer goes off.
2. After 5 minutes, mix the whole pile of liver strips and heart halves in with the onions, lower heat to ‘simmer,’ cover, and cook for 3 minutes.
3. Stir, cover, and cook for 3 more minutes.
Voila! Liver, and onions, all done at the same time. How much easier can it get?? You’ve even prepared the salad.
Serve hot. The liver, that is, not the salad.
Bon appetit!
Is this is your kids’ first time eating liver, or (heheh) yours? Here’s what you can do to increase the enjoyment...
As you serve each plate, cut each strip of liver into small bite-size pieces.
Put a fairly generous dollop of catsup atop each piece of liver.
Leave the catsup on the table in case anyone wants extra.
It’s been years since that first bite, and I still enjoy liver and onions with plenty of catsup...mmmm!
Chicken Liver - Nutrition Facts
47 calories per 100 oz, nearly all of them from protein (30) and fat (16). Liver has a glycemic index score of 0 (zero).
Overall, liver provides a rich array of nutrition. This list hits the high points:
Important Note: Cholesterol is not the cause of heart problems, inflammation is, according to Dr. Lundell, an open heart surgeon with over 5,000 operations to his credit. Cholesterol is actually the raw material for your body’s hormone system, and if you don’t eat it, your body must make it or die.
Raising-Rabbits.com is not affiliated with and does not benefit when you go to either site. But we believe strongly that the information these sites present is spot-on, and your health will benefit by not being afraid of cholesterol, except in the case of familial hypercholesterolemia.
And that’s why we offer you this liver and onions recipe with a wonderfully clear conscience.
Have your say about what you just read! Leave me a comment in the box below.
Please whitelist our ezine email: rabbit_rhythm@raising-rabbits.com. Missing your latest ezine? Check your spam folder.
Many thanks to our visitors for these kind remarks...
From Tammy in Texas: "This has been the most useful, friendly and informational website I have ever used. Thank you so very much. We found our pet rabbit Sunday night. People in the neighborhood where we found her say she was loose for about 2 weeks before she hopped up to me to be picked up. Your website helped us find out what kind of rabbit we found (Himalayan), what sex our rabbit is (female), how to house it, feed it and handle it (she was launching herself at us and smacking us with her front feet! - I am now the BIG BUNNY or a Hawk, whichever is needed!)."
From Shannon in Alabama: "I can't thank you enough for your super informative website! I'm a mother of 4 looking for a way to add to our preparedness. I feel so much more secure and positive about my choice to start raising rabbits in our backyard. Thank you...."
From Jeanie in Florida: "Hello, I really enjoy reading your web site."
From Marco in Spain: "Thank you again for your advice, it really helped put our minds at ease... Keep up the good work with the website!"