The Truth About Liver

Let's talk about liver. Liver is one of those foods that people either love or hate. Me, I like it...my Honey, wouldn't eat it. One day we were having lunch at a Mexican restaurant in San Antonio and one of the specials was liver, grilled with onions. Thought I'd give it a try. It was awesome! Not like the liver my mother used to overcook but so tender it melted in your mouth. It apparently looked and smelled as good as it tasted because my Honey asked for a bite. He was a confirmed liver hater from way back! I had never eaten grilled liver before and I was converted to a devotee that very day. So was my Honey, much to both our surprise. We have since been back and he ordered it for himself.

The big perk about liver is how extremely healthy it is. Love it or hate it, you just cannot get around the health benefits. Check out the graph below...nutrients and calorie count just can't be beat!



Last night I tried grilling it at home like the restaurant prepared it. We had asked how they prepared it last time we were there. Let me tell you, nothing could have been easier. Cut liver into equal portion sizes. Heat grill or cast iron skillet to screaming hot. Lightly salt meat, place in pan or on grill. Cook quickly, till first side is grilled and brown. Turn over and cook another couple of minutes on second side. Seriously, it only takes a few minutes! DO NOT OVERCOOK! After taking it off heat, let it rest before cutting. Throw sliced onions in skillet when the meat is removed. They will cook quickly, too. I served it with black beans and rice with a green salad. Yummy! That's as easy as it gets, a touch of salt, hot grill or skillet and presto, grilled liver & onions! Takes longer to slice onions that to cook liver!

If it's been awhile since you tried liver, give this a shot. My Honey sat at the table last night saying he NEVER would have thought he would eat liver again, much less love it!! Put on your Big Girl or Boy panties and try it because your health is worth it. It fights all those nasty things like cancer, emphysema, it has cardiovascular benefits, boosts your immune system and increases energy! If you already like it, grilled liver is a new experience you will love!

Happy eating!