Beef liver
Bos taurus · Meat
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Beef liver is the edible liver of domestic cattle (Bos taurus), the largest of the common offal organs and among the most nutrient-dense foods eaten anywhere. Deep red-brown, firm and smooth-grained, it has a soft, slightly grainy texture and a pronounced minerally, faintly metallic flavour that sharpens when overcooked.
Picking a good onedrag
Freshly cut, cherry-red, firmOff: tacky, slimy, smelling wrong
Counter freshEveryday bestSear, roast or braise, but mince needs 160°F (71°C). Pregnant? Cook all meat through.
ColourRed, a brownish cast under lights
Touch the surfaceMoist and clean, still not sticky
SmellMild, clean, faintly meaty
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