Grilled Calf Liver Kabobs With Wilted Spinach Salad

Submitted by Jeff Hixson

"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!"

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• For the kabobs

• 1 1⁄2 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
• 1⁄4 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...