Name: Calf's Liver with Bacon and Onions
Cook time: 35 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb calf's liver (1/2 inch thick), cut into 4 pieces; 1 cup whole milk; 8 bacon slices, halved crosswise; 3 medium onions, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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The mashed sweet potatoes with sage butter are a great side dish for calf's liver. We recommend asking the butcher for the freshest calf's liver available, since it can vary in quality. Soaking the liver in milk, a method typically used for pork liver, helps soften and mellow its flavor.

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