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Grilled Calves Liver with Soft Polenta, Cipollini Onions and Aged Balsamic

Grilled Calves Liver with Soft Polenta, Cipollini Onions and Aged Balsamic
Prep Time
10 min
Cook Time
1h 30 min
Yields
4 servings

Courtesy of Chef Faizal Kassam of Cibo Trattoria.

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ingredients

4 4
oz portions calves liver, cleaned
1
L polenta
3 ½
L homogenized milk
3 ½
L chicken stock
1
cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1
Tbsp unsalted butter
1
lb(s) (approx. 3 large) cipollini onions, quartered
½
cup balsamic vinegar
good-quality aged balsamic (7 years or more)
kosher salt
black pepper
good-quality extra virgin olive oil
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directions

Step 1

Preheat grill to 450ºF.

Step 2

For the polenta: In a heavy saucepan, bring the milk and stock up to a boil.

Step 3

Whisk in the polenta in a thin stream. Cook on medium heat for 2.5-3 hours, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Season and keep in a bain marie (water bath). Before serving, heat up the polenta, adding more milk if needed to thin it out. Whisk in Parmesan and butter to finish.

Step 5

For the onions: In a saucepan over medium high heat, cook the cipollini onion until it changes into a translucent colour. Add the balsamic vinegar and reduce until sticky. Add 1 tsp of butter. Set aside.

Step 6

For the liver: Heat a large pan over medium high heat. Season the liver with kosher salt and black pepper. Grill both sides until medium rare (1-1.5 min per side). Rest for 4 minutes, then slice into 2 pieces.

Step 7

To serve: Spoon the polenta onto the plate, and add the liver pieces and onions. Drizzle with aged balsamic and olive oil. Garnish with sage leaves.

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