Sauteed Calf's Liver With Onions and Capers
- 6 thin slices calf's liver, about 1 1/2 pounds
- Salt to taste, if desired
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups thinly sliced onions
- 1/4 cup corn oil
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 13 cup drained capers
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
- Trim away and discard any tough membranes in the liver slices.
- Cut the slices into thin strips about a quarter of an inch wide.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper and set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a small heavy skillet and add the onions.
- Cook, stirring often, over moderately high heat about 10 minutes or until onions are golden brown.
- Reduce heat as necessary.
- Do not allow the onions to burn or they will be bitter.
- When the onions are almost ready, heat a wide, heavy skillet and add two tablespoons of the corn oil.
- When hot and almost smoking, add half of the liver strips.
- Cook over high heat, turning the liver pieces so that they cook evenly.
- Cook about three minutes.
- Scoop out the pieces and transfer them to a warm serving dish.
- Heat the remaining two tablespoons of corn oil.
- When it is very hot, add remaining liver strips.
- Cook as before.
- Remove the liver and add to the initial batch.
- Pour off all fat from the skillet and wipe it out thoroughly.
- Return the skillet to the heat and add the butter and capers.
- Cook, shaking the skillet and stirring, about one minute.
- Add the liver and onions.
- Stir to blend well.
- Cook until thoroughly hot.
- Sprinkle with the vinegar and toss about 15 seconds.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle with chopp edparsley and serve.
thin slices calfs, salt, freshly ground pepper, olive oil, onions, corn oil, butter, capers, red wine vinegar, parsley
Taken from cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/10233 (may not work)