Authentic Deli-Style Chopped Liver
- 1/2 lb Calves Liver
- 1/2 lb Beef Liver
- 1 large Onion
- 4-5 med/lg hard boiled eggs
- 6-8 Tbs Schmaltz (Empire Brand)
- Kosher Salt
- Freshly ground Black Pepper
- Cut the onion in med/thin rounds.
- Rinse the liver very quickly under cold water and pat dry with paper towel.
- Hard boil the eggs for approximately 12 minutes, cool and shell.
- Saute the onion until it just starts to caramelize (place in heavy bottomed skillet, add 2 Tbs water, 3 Tbs Schmaltz - cover and cook over medium heat for ten minutes - remove lid and continue cooking for approximately 25 minutes).
- Remove from pan and when at room temperature place in fridge for a couple of hours covered.
- Cut liver into 4" squares.
- Saute each liver type separately as they have different cooking times - with each type in 2 Tbs Schmaltz. Don't overcook - just until all interior pink disappears. Place on platter - bring to room temperature - cover and place in fridge along with onions and hard boiled eggs for the two hours.
- Either place ingredients in wooden bowl and 'huck' until desired texture or use meat grinder attached to mixmaster.
- Add 1-2 Tbs liquid schmaltz, salt, and pepper. DO NOT OVERMIX!
- Return to fridge for an hour and bring out 1/2 hour before serving. Serve on bed of lettuce with radish roses.
- *The secret is to keep tasting the mixture which will tell you how much schmaltz and salt and pepper you need.
- Add the schmaltz melted when adding to the final mix.
onion, eggs, empire, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/authentic-deli-style-chopped-liver-1246412 (may not work)