Liver & Onions | Liver & Bacon | Onion Gravy

[@dianelowery7496]

Living in England as a child liver was served quite often because it was a cheap meal. In Australia I used to make it with onions and bacon but no one else liked it. Now I live alone so can't wait to cook your recipe - it sounds delicious! Some others on KZbin look awful.

[@mohammedkhan6039]

I’ve looked high and low for a proper Brit style liver and onion recipe, and finally, here it is, the stuff of my dreams! Thank you. I owe you one.

[@davidmitchell1391]

My parents once had a cat called "Blackie" who would eat nothing else apart from raw ox liver. He was a lovely cat but his breath smelt like a volcano! Looks very nice Keef, and I must admit it's lambs liver for me every time.

[@deborahjenkins2107]

It had been 40 years since I had liver and I had never made it. Since I discovered that I had moderate anemia, I decided I needed to up my Iron. I was a bit nervous to make it because I was sure it would taste horrible. But, much to my delight, your recipe was fabulous! I followed it exactly and was thrilled when it turned out so good. Thank you for your humor and your inspiration!

[@aubreymorgan9763]

this is a big comfort! Similarly I've had problems off and on with anemia and recently recovered from COVID..and apprently it can sometimes make anemia worse! so i'm really sick of taking the heavy stomache hurting pills and today is my first day of really trying liver. I'm a little scared, LOL

[@kayzium67]

Everyone I ask say their Primary schools in the 70's (when lunch was cooked from scratch on the premise) had put them off liver. But when i cooked this meal now, people all want some, so i put it in freezer containers, plus I cook for my elderly neighbour who loves it. What I would add Is anyone that uses blood thinners or people with thin blood should only have 100grams, maybe less if Kale is used along side the mash. TY Keith for your videos, I used alot of them 😃

[@Colin623]

This is how I remember liver bacon & onions, looks superb just the way I like it, will bookmark this video so that I can refer to it regularly in case I forget how to cook it lol, being 72 I'm likely to do that 😅

[@billsmith305]

Nice to see and hear an honest man,well done,mouth watering

[@craigward6052]

I'm making it tonight, which is why I'm checking out methods... Making the gravy now, will cook the rest later, cheers. 👍

[@to3mcaldwell]

This is how I remember my mom making it many years ago. Thanks a bunch. I'm going to give it a try.

[@Asiandynamo]

I love liver and onions, can't wait to try this recipe.

[@scottdj1982]

Great video mate! I'm cooking this for my mother in law tonight, shes "old school" so need to get it right!! Haha! Much love from Scotland!!

[@annharding4726]

Your cooking skills are amazing 👏 I love the simplicity of it all thank you for showing me how to do liver and onions the perfect way.

[@mikepetergumball8337]

This on top of a bed of mash with finely chopped raw onion mixed in with the mash spuds , absolutely delicious , great video MR Keef , Top Notch Grub

[@simonkosh30]

Making this tonight and serving crispy, smoked streaky bacon on top of the finished dish with savoy cabbage & mash. Thank you Keef!

[@femilicious]

Yeah, I think the bacon should be cooked 1st and the liver cooked in the bacon fat😊

[@andrewtaylor9799]

@@femilicious I cook the bacon a little first, too, then add it and the bacon fat to the liver when it's time.

[@leesharpe5610]

One of my favourite winter foods ,very filling also ,Thanks Keith

[@olgamarsh169]

Very good. I like this method. Right up my street. Thanks

[@keetrandling4530]

Keefy m'boy, I've been avoiding cooking liver for decades, tho I do love it. I think you've given me the confidence to tackle it, so, one chilly night this winter, I believe I will.

[@Keefcooks]

Yay!

[@conmcgrath7174]

I had made this before (before the year 2000!) and never had such a simple recipe as you show here, I used to add mushrooms which probably are unnecessary and didn't coat the liver in flower either. I used to like it but for sure it didn't look appetising. Small tip to save waste, coat the liver in flower first and use the remainder of said flower to thicken the onions in the pan. Thank you sir, liver and bacon shall be on the menu tomorrow, I can't wait! Pax.

[@chadgilles4048]

One of my favorites! I've got some whitetail deer liver coming this weekend and I can't wait to cook it with some onions.

[@donskidiva]

I made this recipe and was lovely, thanks 😊 , making it when my son comes up next week from Edinburgh, I'm sure he'll love it too😊.

[@texaspeteyeehaa7012]

This how we conquered the world liver and onions baby

[@dawnfarrelly3663]

Thank you Keith another wonderful recipe my family and I love liver and bacon with mash with onion gravy thank you bye

[@mitch1937]

I'm so happy that you started to include complete printable recipes.

[@Keefcooks]

+Mitchell- Novak As you know, I always provide a printable recipe when it's appropriate and when I have time. I haven't just started.

[@johnkirton833]

Love that dish , same my mom used to make in Wakefield

[@alanbain3141]

I like your vid Keef I'm having Ox Liver tonight but doing mine as a stew done with swede, carrots, Onion. Nice winter warmer & filling

[@dwaynewladyka577]

I love liver. Allthough, I've never had lamb's liver before. That looks really good. Cheers Keef.

[@Keinerboy]

Liver is so delicious and very cheap. Goes well with fried onions, bacon and mashed potatoes !

[@rightmarker1]

Yo Keef - further to my last message. Whenever I’m in London (UK obvs) I go to the Delaunay restaurant. I order liver and bacon - it’s superb never ever disappointed. I really like your straightforward unpretentious cooking. 💪👍👍

[@carolking4124]

Thanks. I just spent 16 weeks in hospital and we had this every third Monday. I've to stick to my meal plan and had.no idea how to cook this so Thanks so much. It looks super easy. I used to have mine with mash and grilled tomato in hospital, but cabbage would also go well. I subscribed in case u do more videos for recipes. 😊

[@Keefcooks]

I do a video every Friday. There's over 500 of them - get stuck in!

[@valeriefarragher]

I haven’t cooked liver in ages but I’m trying this today. It looks fantastic can’t wait 😊

[@Keefcooks]

Hope you enjoy

[@vinceturner100]

Cheers Keef!! Just cooked it for first time - bang on matey !!!

[@Chef1965]

We have liver and onions once a week.... its delicious and very economical to make.A all round good and nutritious meal.

[@sunkat76]

Thank you! Looks delicious

[@geminil2415]

OMG Keef! I didn't know that I was a hardup peasant until I started watching your videos but hey this basic tasty food is for me.Who wants to live on peashoots?

[@markadkins9290]

Wow, looking forward to trying this one out.

[@jeandavis860]

Liver almost impossible to buy here in Australia but I eventually found some lambs liver. At last I can try one of my old favourites. As an ex-Pom, I really miss it. Can't wait to try out this recipe.

[@ThePoacher1969]

one of my favourites,thats my dinner sorted for tomorrow

[@gazza2933]

Great stuff! Thank you.

[@MOOSEDOWNUNDER]

One of my absolute favourites mate. Great dish and one that i scoff two, three times a month. Just smashing. Nice one.

[@matthewa.morgan6214]

Thanks keef looks delicious, I think I'm also going to invest in one of them portable hobs you have

[@bl_leafkid4322]

We always had liver and bacon mashed potatoes gravy and pork and beans. Yum

[@LK-pb4no]

Looks so delicious.

[@shoppersdream]

Nice, thanks!

[@SandraDelesalle]

Liver is natures multi vitamin

[@lloydglyn6831]

I simply lay the liver into the Croc pot and pre cook it lovely man bacon and onions yum yum

[@philgillmartin5053]

Just cooked and eat our first Live and Onions in many a year. Oh my! This method is excellent - thanks Keef!

[@drewjenn9819]

In America we fry the bacon first. saute the onions in a little bacon fat. Make the gravy and set it aside. Fry the liver in more bacon fat. Add the onion gravy then the crispy bacon on top. Time to get started!😋

[@jarchiec]

I grew up on this in the 70's

[@TheSideboom]

Well done lad thats what i like to see proper homemade cooking ,made as it should be no messing about & not a lot of waffle - talking crap, So well done Keef.

[@chaddamp2894]

just about to cook this for our evening meal with home grown new potatoes and runner beans ,love to yoyu both xx

[@Keefcooks]

Hope you enjoy!

[@ronaldmartin7892]

I cook this here in Thailand at least every couple of weeks. I use pigs liver as Lambs liver is not readily available here. I soak it in milk as you say. Cheap and delicious. What about a liver and bacon provencale recipe, Keef? A posh name for liver and bacon casserole. I can smell your liver and bacon from here. 👍👍

[@valerieshepherd6823]

19 seconds in and my mouth is watering lol

[@jp-um2fr]

Spot on video, liver makes a great change. I love salt but the amount in stock cubes is massive. Most are around 50% salt and again most contain no 'stock' whatsoever. My daughter said make your own so I save every bone we get, render them down so that it sets like a stiff jelly. I add herbs like thyme, garlic and anything that I fancy. Sometimes I mess thing up but not often. I use a Brillo pad. I have also had mixed results with the quality of liver from most supermarkets. We have a dog and it's so cheap.

[@yseson_]

When I was a kid we are liver and onions often I loved it, then sometime during the 90s it disappeared from our meals.

[@TheGrumpyGardener]

This has always been my fav meal of all time. I normally serve mine on top of 2/3 slices of bread :)

[@paulbazeley6259]

Had this tonight was really nice! Thanks keef!! Baz in brum😉

[@Keefcooks]

Cheers Baz!

[@paulrumbold2436]

Classic my Nan cooked this all day for me . Love it mush crack on

[@hopebgood]

Same here Paul mate. I have never managed to cook this how I remember it.

[@jaytlamunch4459]

one of my favourites, looks yummy thank you keef

[@stamasd8500]

I love liver, but here in the US it's essentially impossible to find lamb's liver. Beef and chicken, yes. More seldom, pork. And very rarely, veal. I will try this with either veal or chicken liver. In fact, chicken livers and eggs over easy are a staple at my week-end breakfast table. It's a sort of a family tradition.

[@dougie8747]

If there's one thing we've got enough of over here, it's sheep.

[@turtlepowersf]

@@dougie8747 haha I love lamb. It's my favorite meat but it's just not that popular in the states.

[@juliesmee6467]

One of my favourites but I don't make it often enough.

[@zigzagtime4039]

I've noticed that liver that hasn't been frozen is far nicer than the previously frozen stuff, (both from Tesco). Thanks for doing this, I grew up with it, and keep forgetting how much I like it! Sometimes I add a half teaspoon of Bovril if it is a bit bland. Yum! I will follow your example and cook my onions longer.

[@Keefcooks]

I don't think I've ever seen frozen liver, but I can imagine it wouldn't freeze well.

[@zigzagtime4039]

KeefCooks I've noticed that most of the liver in Tesco says " previously frozen" in small letters on it. Sometimes they have fresh which has more taste. I then take half out and freeze in a ziplock bag.

[@eileendewell9416]

+KeefCooks IV frozen liver and after cooking it it's perfectly fine

[@carmendawnallan8871]

Nice Keefs. I always Soaked it, in Milk Before Flour and Frying it . I'll Be trying This,Next time. 😊.👍 ♡ Txs Keefs 😊

[@rightmarker1]

Hi Keef - this is like my Mum used to do it. I’m an old fart now and increasingly often harken back to my childhood and this meal takes me straight back there. Liver is low cost where I live in western Canada because the locals have an issue with ‘organ meat’ - idiots. Sometimes the ‘beef liver’ in the supermarket is actually calf liver!! They have no clue - yum yum 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣.

[@danielosullivan2472]

Haven't had it in years looks great can you do a Sheppards pie or cottage pie

[@Keefcooks]

Here ya go: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYatiYtqrKqpbKs

[@frisko3000]

Gunna give this one a go. Thanks Keef.

[@Keefcooks]

Good luck!

[@lfcmonkeyyyman6229]

U like your onions 🌰 like mine.. on the burnt side of caramelised.. what a delicious recipe

[@theresanewcomb6045]

I love liver an onions my mom use to make it all the time she also used cream of mushroom soup in her liver an onions an rolled the liver in flour so it would make it's own gravy as it cooked slow an low an it come out so tender u could cut it with a fork but I didn't know that it was an England dish

[@Keefcooks]

Mushroom soup sounds interesting!

[@petergreen1265]

good on yer Keef - loved it

[@andrewtaylor9799]

Adding a few tablespoons of old style mustard to the gravy mix makes this even better.

[@Keefcooks]

I wonder what 'old-style' mustard is?

[@andrewtaylor9799]

@@Keefcooks I use "Maille Whole Grain Old Style Mustard", produced in Canada.

[@Keefcooks]

Ah, that's interesting - Maille is one of major mustard-makers in Dijon, France. There was a shortage of mustard seeds last year and Dijon mustard became hard to find. Turns out the problem was in Canada where Maille have been sourcing about 80% of their seeds rather than growing 'em locally.

[@andrewtaylor9799]

@@Keefcooks I started eating liver for health benefits, but I've never really gotten to like it, so a recipe like this, with plenty of other strong flavors, is perfect. Thanks for posting it. I'm using lamb liver for it's mild taste. Still need to use plenty of bacon, onion, and mustard to cover the taste.

[@blah646]

I am from Canada, I am 74 years old, and have Never seen lamb ( or sheep ) Liver. Best we can come up with is calves liver, and we would cook the whole piece of liver, not cut it in little pieces.

[@thetezz0001]

The best kind of food

[@silverspeaks6258]

Beautiful

[@BovrilTechnics]

Love the authentic recipe here just never had it with bacon :) and the sides are also very traditional especially saving some cabbage water for a drink aha

[@TheAsa1972]

the way i cook it also ,it has to have a bit of a bite but not to hard and deffo not the mush some people have it

[@heatherlinton6927]

Ooh I do enjoy a great plate of liver and onions..... You are so right though Keef so few people will even try liver. My mum used to make burger patties from liver and bacon they were superb 🤤😋 far better than the normal old patty 👌🇿🇦

[@donner101]

This is one meal I do like that is/used to be common in London cafs unlike the experience noted in one of your other videos which I know as Cockney Tenko which some call Pie and Mash shops.

[@Keefcooks]

Tenko?

[@donner101]

@@Keefcooks TV show from the 80's about a Japanese concentration camp.

[@Keefcooks]

@@donner101 Don't know that one.

[@JanTheNan]

Reminds me of my late Mum’s Liver and bacon she used to stand for hours and pull all the ‘tubes’ out was melt in the mouth.

[@vonneblazier814]

My mom made it like this. So delicious.

[@Keefcooks]

Ooh yeah!

[@9aspengold5]

I used to cook the entire liver as a big steak. I think I will try the smaller pieces and like it better.

[@Keefcooks]

Yeah, it's better cut small - cooks more evenly and quicker.

[@varnamaddocks688]

Hi keef a big ty to you both for doing the liver and onions the only problem was Mr m put to much flour in it how much would u say goes into the pan with the onions. Ty Next we are going to try one of your chicken pies. Ty again love Varna and Mr m xxxx love to Mrs keef cooks

[@Keefcooks]

Cheers Varna!

[@ianmcdonald3053]

A lot of Chinese takeaways do liver n bacon, usually nice though some do over cook 😡 Personally I love it myself!

[@annecain3301]

My family love liver and onion bacon. I usually season the flour and add some dried mixed herbs. I really have to be in the mood to eat it. They also like stuffed lambs hearts - I don't. Perhaps your viewers might like to see you make that recipe?

[@Keefcooks]

I've only ever tried beef heart - I think lamb might be more manageable.

[@liammcglone4538]

I cooked this today, it was nice 👍

[@99Jaapie]

Went this route with a small variation using Bisto granules, bloody lovely! BTW I live in Thailand so used pork it was fine, just do not over cook. Ta muchly!

[@Keefcooks]

I won't tell anyone you used Bisto!

[@tonyedward6909]

Amazingly simple, how about a bit of Worcestershire?

[@Keefcooks]

If you like.

[@ShorrockPaul]

No salt or pepper added ?

[@richthomas4363]

I *love* liver and onions. Unfortunately the missus hates it, so I don't get it as often as I'd like. I'm curious though - putting the bacon in last like that, wasn't it underdone? I'd think by the time the bacon was done, the liver would have been overdone and tough. Typically I'll cook the bacon first, then remove it from the pan and use the drippings to brown the onion (and mushroom, which some people may not like). Anyway, as always, love the show. You keep me inspired in the kitchen. Happy Christmas!

[@Keefcooks]

Rich - the bacon for this needs almost no cooking (remember it's already 'cooked' i.e. cured) - we're not making it crispy or anything, just warming it through.

[@louisecooper3584]

Would your wive like the gravy? Maybe you could leave the liver of her plate give her the rest?

[@santosclausios1237]

I love liver but haven't been able to make it properly. This looks delicious! Unfortunately my wife hates liver so think I'll have to wait until I'm just cooking for myself.

[@hubertusschweitzer856]

I'm gonna cook this delicious liver recipe!!!!!!!

[@hubertusschweitzer856]

It's perfect, tasty, marvelous. Thanks very much.😋😋😋🥰😍

[@KnifeCrazzzzy]

Hi there from the States, I’ve been obsessively watching your channel and love it, thank you! I was wondering the main oil you use for frying like your onions. It seems like a lot of british cooking and such uses a bunch of oil doesn’t this make things unhealthy? Oil in the states have a lot of confusion behind it with all the food laws and labeling lies etc.

[@Keefcooks]

The standard oil I use would be sunflower or 'vegetable oil'. It's considered a lot healthier than things like lard, tallow, animal fats in general. I don't actually worry about 'healthy' food - all things in moderation has worked for me so far...

[@robertgrey6101]

I know this is 4 years old, but, could I request a steak and kidney stew / pie recipe ?? Also, a recipe for stuffed ox heart. A cheap but filling meal although I have no knowledge of nutrition. My mother made this when offal was literally thrown at you in the BUTCHER'S SHOP. Thanks for your attention. Cheers.

[@Keefcooks]

Pie is here: keefcooks.com/steak-and-kidney-pie-recipe HEarts, maybe at some point.

[@mortijames8799]

Love liver and onions

[@wadejameskennedy4495]

thank you

[@kabbey30]

Great video, Keef!

[@deltahomicide9300]

I used to see liver and onions quite often in American diner menus then they disappeared. Is it back now?

[@Keefcooks]

I don't know about America - but it never went away from a certain type of cheap cafe in the UK.

[@deltahomicide9300]

@@KeefcooksThank you. It's likely also the case in the US. I'm from Los Angeles where small cafes had to make way for major chains like Denny's which deals in volume. Liver and onions would not be a big seller for them

[@jonr71]

Top class

[@yp77738yp77739]

I’m just trying, using some pork liver as I had some in the freezer (it was originally for the dog). But the smell is nasty. Any tips how to loose the pong please? If I was to be cooking it the Chinese way I’d Blanche it in boiling water, cooking wine and spring onion before stir frying, that would take away the odour completely.

[@Keefcooks]

Yuo can rinse it under cold water and then soak it in milk for 30-60 minutes. That should do the trick - if it doesn't then maybe liver isn't for you!

[@yp77738yp77739]

@@Keefcooks I did wash it about 30 times, but the raw liver did make me wretch. I’m not generally prissy, I adore carpaccio and have eaten a raw snake gall bladder or 2 in my time. Just eaten it, it was very tasty thanks. Tiny bit tough, but that’s my fault, I found myself instinctively overcooking because of the pong. Will try milk next time, and choose lamb and not pork. The dog is not happy. Thanks for the recipe.

[@JanTheNan]

Liver cooked in rendered bacon fat. How did you get into the cooking lark Keef?

[@eileendewell9416]

keef what about tripe that's part of the animal ?

[@Keefcooks]

No thank you.

[@robertgrey6101]

Also, a good recipe for lambs brains wrapped In bacon, mashed or creamed potatoes, some greens in gravy ?? How to cook those brains and how long ??

[@Keefcooks]

Err, no. I've never eaten brain and don't know how to cook it. Sorry!

[@robertgrey6101]

@@Keefcooks Thanks for your reply.