I mentioned before how much of a superfood liver is and how little of it we have been consuming. It was time to grin and bear it, however, given the health-promoting properties of the offal.
By using some of the tips provided by you in the comments and through my own research I came up with a simple, familiar recipe that my family actually liked. And from here on out I will be preparing liver using these guidelines.
One popular method is to soak the liver in milk for a few hours before cooking. The milk helps to neutralize the strong taste and make the liver more palatable. Additionally, you can marinate the liver in a mixture of herbs, spices, and acidic ingredients like lemon juice or vinegar to help balance out the flavor.
Soak It In Acidic Water
I read this in several places, including Nourishing Traditions. One of the toughest (pun intended) things to get past about liver is the texture, which is much more dense than meat. The acidity seems to break down the liver and make it more palatable.
To Do: Simply place your cut up liver in a bowl, barely cover with water and add the juice of a lemon or a tablespoon or two of vinegar. Soak for a few hours before cooking, drain and pat dry.
Use A Lot of Cooking Fat.
Fat carries flavors, which is why it makes things taste so good. It is also good for you, in case you’re worried about that. I recommend an animal fat like bacon drippings, lard, tallow, an unflavored coconut oil.
To Do: Use somewhere between 1/3 to 1/2 cup of fat per pound of liver + flavorings.
5 Ways to Make Liver Taste Better
FAQ
How do you make liver not taste bad?
How can I make my liver more appetizing?
How do you make liver palatable?
How do you get the bitterness out of liver?
How do you make a liver dish more palatable?
Here are a few tips to make an honest liver dish a little more palatable. Soak liver in milk, buttermilk, or whey for a few days prior to cooking. This is a traditional cooking method that helps to remove some of the pungent flavor. Pile high the onions. Use bacon and bacon fat. Bacon and bacon fat make everything more delicious, including liver!
What can one do to improve a bad liver?
Some of the ways to improve liver health and reverse liver disease are eating healthy food items and reducing the intake of sodium, proteins, and phosphorus in the diet. An adequate level of potassium intake must be done. The key factor to detoxifying the liver is drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated always. The diet should contain Vitamin C foods, apples, kidney beans, lemon juice, cranberries, and excess fluids to maintain hydration. Vitamin B supplements and Omega-3 also help to detoxify the liver. Drinking juice or soda with high calories should also be avoided. Avoiding alcohol intake and quitting smoking is very important. Practice regular exercise, take the necessary precautions to prevent hepatitis, avoid a high-fat diet, keep non-HDL cholesterol under control, and do not take excess nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, especially acetaminophen. A bad liver can also be improved by taking lactulose and liver detoxifying Hepatosafe sachets.
How to make liver taste palatable?
Soaking the liver in milk before cooking can help to remove some of the bitterness and make it more palatable. So, soaking the liver in milk for at least an hour before cooking can help to remove any bitter taste and can also help to tenderize it. 3. Cut The Liver Into Even Stripes Or Cubes
How do you make liver taste better?
Acidic ingredients can help counteract liver’s strong flavors and make it more palatable. Adding lemon juice, vinegar, or other acidic components to your liver recipe can help balance the dish and minimize the metallic and bitter tastes. Experiment with different acidic ingredients like Meyer lemon or Key lime for a unique twist on liver dishes.