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Liver Rice and Gravy

Cultural Context

Liver Rice and Gravy is a cherished dish in Southern cuisine, often enjoyed as a hearty meal. It reflects the resourcefulness of home cooks, making use of liver, a nutritious but often overlooked ingredient. Traditionally served over rice, this dish has variations across different regions, with each family adding their own twist. Today, it remains a comfort food staple, celebrated for its rich flavors and satisfying nature.

SouthernUSmain
45 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
1/2 cup vegetable oil
beef liver
flour
seasoned salt
4 tablespoons margarine
1 cup water
rice

liver

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken breast is leaner, while ground beef is often more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while margarine is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and using bouillon cubes with water is cost-effective.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Whole wheat flour adds fiber, while cornstarch can be a cheaper thickening agent.

1

Heat 1/2 cup vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2

Add chopped onions to the skillet and cook until softened.

3

Once the onions are cooking, add the beef liver on top of the onions and let it fry.

4

Fry the liver until browned, about 10 minutes, flipping occasionally.

5

Remove excess grease from the skillet, leaving some for gravy.

6

Sprinkle about 6 tablespoons of flour into the skillet to make the gravy.

7

Add seasoned salt to the flour in the skillet.

8

Add 4 tablespoons of margarine to the skillet and let it melt with the flour and grease.

9

Stir the mixture to combine and cook until it darkens, about 2-3 minutes.

10

Gradually add 1 cup of water to the skillet, stirring to combine and thicken the gravy.

11

If the gravy is too thick, add more water until desired consistency is reached.

12

Serve the liver and gravy over cooked rice.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingbraising

Equipment Needed

skillet

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Liver and RiceLiver Gravy Rice

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