Calves Liver and Onions Recipe & Apples – Oma's Leber und Zwiebeln (2024)

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This easy liver and onionsrecipe, akaLeber und Zwiebeln, has a secret ingredient: apples. A hubby and kid-pleaser, this one is quick to make.

It's a recipe I learned from my Mutti. It's what is popular in Berlin, the area she grew up in. With the added apples and onions, it was so good, that I used to wonder why other kids would make faces at me when I told them I had liver for dinner.

Mutti would often serve bacon alongside this. Now, THAT was a treat! Have a look at the Notes/Hints section in the recipe card below for info on this.

The best liver to use for this is calves liver. Although it is usually pricier, it really is worth it. It's the tenderest and mildest in flavor. Next in quality is beef liver, then pork liver, and then lamb liver.

Check out what Oma says below!

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I love to serve this with fries and veggies. It's also wunderbar served on a bed of rice. Quick and easy dinner for sure! I think you'll love this!

The addition of the apples to this recipe brings a sweet taste to the finished dish. Add bacon … and everyone will be coming back for seconds.

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Oma says:

If you are using a stronger flavored liver, such as beef, pork, or sheep, it is advisable to soak it for several hours in milk.

To use the liver, wipe it first with a damp paper towel, and then remove the thin outer skin and any veins. Never cook it too long, as it will become tough.

This is really nice if you fry up some bacon slices as well. Serve them alongside, just as shown in the above photo.

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Calves Liver and Onions Recipe & Apples – Oma's Leber und Zwiebeln

This easy liver and onions recipe, aka Leber und Zwiebeln, has a secret ingredient: apples. A hubby and kid-pleaser, this one is quick to make.

The best liver to use for this is calves liver. Although it is usually more expensive, it really is worth it. It's the tenderest and mildest in flavor. Next in quality is beef liver, then pork liver, and then lamb liver.

This is really nice served with bacon. Check out the Notes/Hints below!

Prep Time

15 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Servings:

Makes 4 servings

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices calves' liver (about 5 ounces each)
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 5 tablespoonsbutter or oil, divided
  • salt, pepper, sugar
  • 3 apples, peeled, sliced ½-inch thick
  • 2 onions, sliced

Instructions:

  1. In saucepan, heat 2 tablespoonsbutter or oil.
  2. Add apple and onion slices and sauté until soft. Sprinkle with a bit of sugar.
  3. Remove from pan and keep warm.
  4. Remove any skin from liver. Dust with flour.
  5. In saucepan, heat 3 tablespoonsbutter or oil and fry liver on both sides about 4 minutes.
  6. Season liver with salt and pepper. Add a bit of water to the pan and stir to make a bit of gravy to pour over.
  7. Serve liver with onions and apples.

Notes/Hints:

  • Fry 8 slices of bacon in the frying pan. Remove from pan and set aside. Use the bacon fat to sauté the apple and onion slices, adding more butter if needed. Remove the crispy strips and serve them on top of the liver.
  • Like liver? Then do try the liver dumplings soup, a super traditional German recipe!

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German Liver and Onions Recipe & apples made Just like Oma

By Oma Gerhild Fulson
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This easy liver and onions recipe is so tasty with the added apples. A hubby and kid pleaser, this is quick to make.

Ingredients: liver,flour,butter,seasonings,apples,onions,

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Calves Liver and Onions Recipe & Apples – Oma's Leber und Zwiebeln (2024)

FAQs

Should you wash calves liver before cooking? ›

Information. Do not wash or rinse raw meat or poultry before you cook it. Washing can cause bacteria found on the surface of meat or poultry to be spread to ready-to-eat foods, kitchen utensils, and counter surfaces. This is called cross-contamination.

How do you tenderize your liver and calves? ›

Milk. While we are used to soaking liver in vinegar or lemon to get rid of the bad smell and kill any remaining toxins, American and European chefs advise to soak liver in milk. Yes, that's right: Milk! They claim that in addition to getting rid of toxins that usually are present in raw liver, milk helps tenderizing it ...

What animal is liver and onions? ›

Liver and onions is a dish consisting of slices of liver (usually pork, beef, chicken or, in the United Kingdom, lamb) and bulb onions.

What nationality eats liver and onions? ›

Liver and onions has its origins in Jewish cuisine. Jewish culture has been alive in Polish culture for centuries and has influenced also Polish cuisine. Liver and Onions is one of the most popular ways of preparing the liver.

Do you rinse liver before soaking in milk? ›

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.

How often should you eat calf liver? ›

It's possible, and dangerous, to get too much vitamin A. Eating large amounts of liver can lead to symptoms of vitamin A toxicity, which happens when your own liver can't process the excess vitamin A quickly enough. Most doctors recommend that people without vitamin deficiencies eat just one serving of liver per week.

Does calf liver taste better than beef liver? ›

Beef liver is harvested from adult cows, resulting in a stronger flavor and firmer texture. Taste: Calf liver is generally considered to have a milder taste compared to beef liver. Nutritional balance: Calf liver is considered a healthier option due to its rich vitamins and minerals.

Does liver get more tender the longer you cook it? ›

The longer the meat soaks, the more tender it becomes. Do not over cook liver. Overcooking leads to dry gritty meat.

What animal liver is closest to human? ›

The domestic pig liver is suitable for preclinical research because its size, physiology, and anatomy are similar to that of the human liver; in addition, there is a high degree of genetic similarity between the two species.

Why can humans eat onions but not animals? ›

The primary toxic ingredient in garlic and onions is n-propyl disulfide, an oxidant. Compared to humans, dogs and cats are more sensitive to “oxidative damage” on their red blood cells. Dogs have more “areas” on their red blood cells that oxidizing agents such as n-propyl disulfide can attach to.

What nationality eats the most vegetables? ›

Overall, China consumes the most vegetables in the world, as it was responsible for consuming 555.42 million tons or 57.6% of the total worldwide vegetable consumption in 2020.

What countries do not eat onions? ›

The Buddhist "pure vegan" diet is also practiced by Mahayana Buddhist monastics in Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. In India, practitioners of Jainism and Hinduism may also abstain from garlic and onions, as well as other plants which are associated with impurity.

What nationality eats the most onions? ›

World onion production is estimated at approximately 105 billion pounds each year. The average annual onion consumption calculates to approximately 13.67 pounds of onions per person across the world. Libya has the highest consumption of onions with an astounding average per capita consumption of 66.8 pounds.

Do you clean liver before cooking? ›

Removing the membrane will make cutting and cooking more manageable, but it is unnecessary if you plan to grind or blend it. Soaking liver in milk or saltwater can pull out any leftover blood and improve the flavor.

Does the liver have to be washed? ›

Chicken livers are a cheap but nutritious type of meat. To prevent them from tasting bitter and to make sure they cook properly, it's important to clean them correctly before you cook them. Soaking the livers in cold water and then removing any connective tissue will give you clean livers that are ready to cook.

Do you have to wash lamb liver before cooking? ›

The liver has a thin membrane on it. Always remove that membrane and then cut it into small cubes. Sprinkle a little salt on the raw liver and leave it for 15 minutes. Then wash it thoroughly removing all blood veins.

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