Liver

Meat

Liver

Horse liver is soft, dark, and intensely mineral—stronger than mild fillet and best cooked hot and fast in thin slices. Freshness is everything; a clean smell and glossy surface are required. Overcooking turns the texture dry and grainy within minutes. Flour and pan-fry with onions, or blend into pâté with fat and spirit. Acid and salt balance the iron. Use promptly under refrigeration—organ meats from large animals spoil quickly if mishandled.

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Characteristics

Preparations

Pan FriedPateSeared

Traits

IntenseIron RichPerishableQuick CookSoftSoft Offal

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 164

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 7.92 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.68 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.51 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.73 g
  • Cholesterol 281 mg
  • Sodium 59.2 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.3 g
  • Water 58.9 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

FR

French kitchens fried horse liver as thrifty, nutrient-dense fare.

IT

Wartime and regional Italian cooking used horse liver when beef was scarce.

Charcuterie makers included horse liver in limited terrines for specialty shops.

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