Liver

Meat

Liver

Lamb liver is milder than pork liver for many palates—fine-grained, suited to flash frying with onions and to smooth pâtés. Fresh liver is glossy and deep red without dry edges. Remove membrane, slice evenly, and cook quickly to a slightly pink centre if desired and safe per guidance. Milk soaking is optional. Onions, sage, and balsamic help. Overcooking chalks the texture. Freeze only high-quality product.

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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 174

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 8.86 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.96 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.13 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.77 g
  • Cholesterol 270 mg
  • Sodium 58.2 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.5 g
  • Water 63.6 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

British liver-and-onions traditions often preferred lamb for milder flavour.

Middle Eastern spices met pan-fried liver for quick family dinners.

Charcutiers blended lamb liver into fine terrines and spreads.

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