Liver

Meat

Liver

Rabbit liver is soft, iron-rich offal—quick pan work, pâté or traditional fries. Stronger in older wild animals. Soak briefly if you want milder taste, sear pink to medium, avoid chalky well-done. Onions, acid and herbs balance richness.

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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 181

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 8.81 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.91 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.14 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.76 g
  • Cholesterol 272 mg
  • Sodium 61.8 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 25.5 g
  • Water 58.8 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

Medieval warren management supplied rabbits to European kitchens; liver of rabbit took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Farmed rabbit offered mild consistent meat for urban butchers. Cooks treated liver of rabbit as a cut with its own timing and sides.

As rabbit cookery specialised, liver was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Mediterranean cultures raised and hunted rabbits for pot and spit.

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