Calf's Liver With Irish Whisky And Tarragon
- 4 slices calf's liver (about 1 1/2 pounds)
- Flour for dredging
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 4 tablespoons Irish whisky
- 3/4 to 1 cup chicken or veal stock, preferably homemade
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Coarse salt and freshly-ground pepper to taste
- Wipe the liver dry with paper towels and dredge lightly with flour, shaking off excess.
- Melt the butter in a large frying pan and brown the liver pieces on both sides.
- Remove to a dish and keep warm.
- Add the garlic, saute for a minute, then add the Irish whisky and bring to a boil.
- Add the stock and cook, stirring, until thickened.
- Add the tarragon and heavy cream and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Return the liver to the pan and coat with the sauce.
- (Allow the liver to cook a little more if necessary, but beware of overcooking.)
s, flour, butter, clove garlic, irish whisky, chicken, tarragon, heavy cream, salt
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/2834 (may not work)