Chopped Turkey Liver with Giblets
Chopped turkey liver is an old-fashioned recipe made with turkey liver, hearts, and a small amount of gizzard cooked with onions and eggs. It’s a smooth, savory spread that uses the whole bird and wastes nothing.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter, olive oil, tallow, or chicken fat (also called schmaltz)
- 1½ cups chopped onions, about 2 large yellow onions
- 1 pound mixed turkey livers, hearts, and gizzards, if using, trimmed of fat and connective tissue
- 3 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered
- 6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons chopped parsley
- Kosher salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the onions, a pinch of sugar, salt, and pepper. Cook until golden, about 6 to 7 minutes. Transfer the onions to a bowl.
- Add another tablespoon of fat to the skillet. Arrange the liver, hearts, and gizzard, if using, in a single layer and add the thyme. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the meat is no longer pink inside, about 5 minutes. Transfer everything to the bowl with the onions and let cool slightly.
- Once cooled, place the meat, onions, and hard-boiled eggs into a KitchenAid food grinder or the bowl of a food processor. Grind or pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Work in batches if necessary.
- Stir in the parsley. Season with the remaining tablespoon of sugar, salt, and pepper to taste. If the mixture seems dry, add more melted butter or other fat. A spoonful of mayonnaise can also be used for moisture.
- Chill before serving. Taste again and adjust the seasoning if needed.
Notes
Storage:
Store chopped liver in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
To freeze, pack it tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, stir well, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 306.1kcalCarbohydrates: 10.3gProtein: 24.8gTotal Fat: 18.1gSaturated Fat: 8.4gCholesterol: 553.7mgSodium: 198.2mgPotassium: 418.5mgFiber: 1.3gSugar: 6gNet Carbohydrates: 9g
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