Liver

Meat

Liver

Pork liver is dark, mineral-rich offal used in pâtés, liverwurst, and flash-fried slices. Stronger than calf’s liver; milk soaking and careful not-overcooking keep it palatable. Fresh liver is glossy and deep red-brown without green spots. Remove membrane and tubes, soak if desired, then sear quickly for steaks or grind raw into farce for terrines. Overcooked liver turns chalky and bitter. Pair with onions, sage, and acid. Freeze only if quality is high—texture suffers on thaw.

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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 207

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 8.53 g
  • Saturated Fat 4.77 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.74 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.99 g
  • Cholesterol 279 mg
  • Sodium 57.4 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 24.1 g
  • Water 58 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

French charcutiers built country pâtés on a backbone of pork liver and fat.

German Leberwurst traditions spread pork-liver sausage across deli counters.

Farm kitchens fried liver and onions as a thrifty iron-rich supper.

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