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Grandma Reggie’s Chopped Liver

Chopping by hand or using a meat grinder will preserve the homemade, chunky texture of this traditional chopped liver.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 1/4 hr

  • Yield

    Makes 3 1/2 cups

Ingredients

2

large onions, chopped (about 3 cups)

3

tablespoon vegetable oil plus more for finishing

1

pound chicken livers, trimmed

3

tablespoons water

6

hard-boiled eggs, peeled

Equipment: a meat grinder fitted with a medium blade

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Cook onions in oil with 3 teaspoon salt in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 15 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. Cook chicken livers with water in covered skillet over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until just cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer livers to a plate and cool to room temperature. Discard liquid.

    Step 2

    Grind livers through meat grinder into bowl. Then grind eggs into bowl.

    Step 3

    Add onions to liver and stir mixture well. If mixture is crumbly, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to make creamy. Season with salt.Add onions to liver and stir mixture well.