Liver Bacon & Onion Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

Sautéed liver and onions paired with crispy bacon on a toasted bun, drawing inspiration from traditional sandwich craftsmanship.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Liver
Rinse the beef liver under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels. Trim any connective tissue or membranes.
2
Chop the Onion
Peel and slice the onions into thin rings for even cooking.
3
Prepare the Bacon
Cut the bacon strips into halves for easier handling when cooking.
4
Slice the Tomato
Wash the tomato and slice it into thick rounds for the sandwich.

5
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, add the bacon pieces and cook until they are crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the bacon and let it drain on paper towels.
6
Sauté the Onions
In the same skillet with the bacon grease, add the sliced onions and sauté over medium heat until they are golden and caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the onions from the skillet and set aside.
7
Cook the Liver
In the same skillet, add the beef liver slices. Season with salt and black pepper. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until browned and slightly firm to the touch.

8
Butter the Buns
Spread butter on the inner sides of each toasted bun and place them on a plate.
9
Layer the Ingredients
On the bottom half of each bun, place a leaf of lettuce, a slice of cooked liver, a generous amount of sautéed onions, and two pieces of crispy bacon. Top with a slice of tomato.
10
Finish the Sandwich
Cover with the top half of the bun. Press down gently and serve immediately.