Kalbsleber Berliner Art Calfs Liver Berlin Style Recipes

GEBRATENE KALBSLEBER AUF BERLINER ART (CALF'S LIVER WITH APPLES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 250*. In a heavy 10-to12-inch skillet, melt 2 Tblsp. of the butter over moderate heat. When the foam subsides, add the onion rings, a little salt and a few grindings of pepper. Stirring occasionally, cook the onion rings for about 10 minutes, or until they are light brown.
• With a slotted spoon, transfer them to a heatproof plate, cover them loosely with foil and place in the preheated oven. Add 2 Tblsp. of butter to the skillet and drop in half of the apple rings. Cook them until they are golden on both sides, add them to the plate with the onions rings and cook the remaining apple slices similarly in another 2 Tblsp. of butter.
• Keep the apples and onions warm in the oven while you cook the liver. Season the liver slices with salt and a few grindings of pepper. Dip the slices in flour, then vigorously shake off any excess. Add the remaining 2 Tblsp. of butter to the skillet and melt the butter over moderate heat.
• When the foam subsides add the liver and cook it for 2 minutes on each side, or until the slices are light brown, turning them with kitchen tongs. Do not overcook. Remove the liver to a heated platter and scatter the apple and onion rings over it and serve at once.

KALBSLEBER BERLINER ART CALF'S LIVER BERLIN STYLE

Steps:

• 1. In a heavy 12-inch skillet melt 2 Tbsp. of the butter over moderate heat. Add the onions and saute 5 to 7 minutes, stirring often, until limp and golden; transfer to a large bowl and reserve.
• 2. Melt 2 more Tbsp. of the butter in the skillet, add the apples, and saute about 5 minutes, stirring often, until golden; transfer to a separate bowl and reserve.
• 3. Dredge the liver in the flour, shaking off any excess. Melt the remaining butter in the skillet over high heat and, as soon as it foams up and subsides, add half the liver and brown 2 to 3 minutes on a side, depending on whether you like liver rare or medium-rare. (I like mine well done, so I will cook longer, covered.)
• 4. Lift the browned slices to a heated platter and sprinkle each lightly with salt and pepper. Tent with foil to keep warm. Add the remaining liver to the skillet and brown as before. Transfer to the platter and season with salt and pepper.
• 5. Pile the onions and apples on top of the liver, sprinkle with the parsley and serve.