Liver

Poultry

Liver

Duck liver (when not fattened as foie gras) is a standard poultry liver—richer than chicken, excellent seared and in pâtés. Fresh livers are plump and even-coloured. Trim, soak briefly if desired, and sear quickly with onions or cook into smooth mousse with butter and brandy. Overcooking turns them chalky and bitter. Pair with sharp or sweet contrasts. A thrift luxury from whole birds.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedPan FriedPâtéSeared

Traits

IntenseIron RichRichSoftSpreadable When PreparedStrong

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 206

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.38 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.99 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.03 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.94 g
  • Cholesterol 345 mg
  • Sodium 72.1 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.04 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.48 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 25.2 g
  • Water 61.5 g
Detailed nutrients

Liver concentrates vitamins A and B12 and holds more cholesterol than skeletal muscle.

History

French farmhouse pâtés often began with ordinary duck livers, not only foie gras.

Southeast Asian woks flash-fried duck liver with garlic and chilli.

Deli mousses blended duck liver for deeper flavour than chicken alone.

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