Grilled Calf Liver Kabobs With Wilted Spinach Salad

Jeff Hixson's Note:

I imagine this won't be one of Zaar's most popular recipes. However for the liver and spinach lovers out there, this is fantastic! I got this recipe from the Omaha Steaks Meat cookbook and made only a few changes. I have to admit, I'm submitting this in part because my sister hates liver! She's a new member to Zaar, and even though we're grown, I still like to gross her out occasionally!

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 25 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

For the kabobs

• 1 ½ lbs calf liver , cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes (easier to do if partially frozen, you should have about 24 pieces of liver)
• salt and pepper
• 12 slices bacon , cut in half,partially cooked,drain,reserving 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 24 cherry tomatoes
• 2 onions , quartered then cut in half crosswise
• 8 bamboo skewers , soaked in water for at least 10 minutes

For the spinach salad

• 2 tablespoons bacon drippings
• 1 tablespoon shallots or 1 tablespoon green onion , chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• ¼ cup balsamic vinegar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach , cleaned and torn in large pieces
• salt and pepper

Directions:

1. For the kabobs- Wrap each piece of liver with a strip of bacon and thread onto skewer, alternating with the tomato and onion pieces.
2. Each skewer should have 3 pieces of liver, 2 pieces of onion and 2 cherry tomatoes.
3. Grill kabobs over medium high heat for 5 to 6 minutes on each side until the liver is cooked and the bacon and onions begin to brown.
4. Keep warm while preparing the salad.
5. For the wilted spinach salad- Heat reserved bacon drippings, add the shallots or green onions and cook for about 2 minutes.
6. Reduce heat slightly, and whisk in the mustard, balsamic vinegar and oil.
7. Add the spinach, toss with the dressing and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, just until spinach begins to wilt.
8. Season with salt and pepper, arrange on serving plates.
9. Top each salad with 2 kabobs.
10. Serve with crusty garlic bread.

Reviews

[BLAYDE]

yummy!!! i used yellow and green bell peppers instead of onions and served on a bed of brown rice... EVEN MY DAUGHTER LIKED IT!!! prep time is a little long for me though...