Deli Chopped Liver Recipe
This deli-style chopped liver spread is rich, creamy, and full of old-school flavor. Made with chicken livers, sautéed onions, hard-boiled eggs, and a touch of sweetness from apple. Serve chilled with crackers, lettuce, or as a sandwich on fresh rye bread for a classic appetizer or lunch.
Equipment
- Sheet pan
- 10-inch or 12-inch heavy skillet
- Parchment Paper
- Tongs
- Slotted spoon
- Food Processor
- Rubber spatula
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken livers, trimmed of fat and connective tissue
- ½ cup light olive oil or a mixture of coconut oil and butter
- 2 small yellow onions or 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 hard-boiled large eggs, quartered
- 1 red apple, peeled, cored and diced
- kosher salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) with the rack in the center of the oven.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper and spread the livers out in a single layer.
- Roast for about 15 minutes, or until the chicken livers reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). Let them cool slightly.
- While the livers are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Heat the oil and add sliced onions with a little salt. Cook until deeply golden, about 10 minutes. Remove the onions with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Add the diced apple to the same oil and sauté for about 3 minutes to soften.
- Once everything has cooled slightly, place the livers, cooked onions, apple, and chopped hard-boiled eggs into a food processor. Pulse until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Work in batches if needed.
- Transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Mix and season with salt and pepper to taste. If it needs more moisture, add a tablespoon of the cooking oil from the pan.
- Chill before serving. Add more salt if needed.
Notes
KitchenAid Meat Grinder: Pass the liver, onions, and hard-boiled eggs through the meat grinder twice for a smoother texture. After that, grind the apple. It helps push out any bits stuck inside the grinder.
How to Serve Chopped Liver: Serve chopped liver chilled as a spread with rye bread or crackers.
- Spoon it over lettuce with sliced tomatoes and cucumbers for a light meal.
- You can also make a deli platter with lettuce, sliced red onions, black olives, and hard-boiled eggs.
Nutrition
Calories: 216.8kcalCarbohydrates: 9.9gProtein: 23.8gTotal Fat: 8.7gSaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 514mgSodium: 128.9mgPotassium: 395.2mgFiber: 1.6gSugar: 6g
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