Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsAnnie Gunn's RestaurantCalves Liver Recipe

Calves Liver Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

Sautéed with Caramelized Vidalia Onions, AG Slab Bacon, Jameson Irish Whiskey Sauce and Yukon Gold Potato Pancake

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Ingredients

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For the Calves Liver

For the Caramelized Vidalia Onions

For the AG Slab Bacon

For the Jameson Irish Whiskey Sauce

For the Yukon Gold Potato Pancake

Method

Preparation of Calves Liver

  1. 1

    Prepare the Liver

    Rinse the calves liver under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Cut into 1/2 inch thick slices.

  2. 2

    Season the Liver

    Season both sides of the liver slices with salt and black pepper. Dredge in all-purpose flour, shaking off excess.

Caramelizing Vidalia Onions

  1. 3

    Slice the Onions

    Peel and thinly slice the Vidalia onions.

  2. 4

    Cook the Onions

    In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions and salt, cooking gently for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are golden brown and caramelized.

Cooking the Bacon

  1. 5

    Cook the Slab Bacon

    In a separate skillet, cook the AG slab bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and let drain on paper towels.

Preparing the Jameson Irish Whiskey Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In the skillet used for the bacon, pour in Jameson Irish whiskey, beef stock, and Dijon mustard. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5 minutes.

  2. 7

    Add Cream

    Stir in heavy cream and black pepper, simmering for an additional 5-7 minutes until sauce thickens slightly. Set aside.

Making Yukon Gold Potato Pancakes

  1. 8

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel and grate the Yukon Gold potatoes using a box grater or food processor.

  2. 9

    Mix Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine grated potatoes, egg, flour, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.

  3. 10

    Fry the Pancakes

    In a skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Drop spoonfuls of the potato mixture into the skillet, flattening slightly. Fry until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.

Cooking the Liver

  1. 11

    Sauté the Liver

    In the same skillet used for the onions, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add liver slices and cook for about 2-3 minutes on each side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.

  2. 12

    Serve

    Plate the liver, top with caramelized onions and crispy bacon, and drizzle with Jameson Irish whiskey sauce. Serve alongside the Yukon Gold potato pancakes.

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