Calf Liver Genoa Style

Fegato di Vitello alla Genovese

This recipe has been in our family since 1986.


Ingredients
  • 1 pound calf liver, sliced very thin
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped fine
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 2 tablespoons wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 3 tablespoons bread crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
  • Saute butter, oil, onion, parsley and garlic until onion is soft. Discard garlic.
  • Add liver, wine, vinegar and broth.
  • Top with bread crumbs and cook over medium flame for about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove liver, and cook sauce for 4 to 5 minutes more; add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Add liver. Sprinkle with cheese, simmer a minute or two more and serve.

Serves 4.


 

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