Description
Liver pudding recipe is the perfect meal for busy days. Quick, easy, and delicious, this dish will become your go-to family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound of pork liver (fresh from the farm if you can get it!)
- 1/2 pound pork fat or ground pork (dealer’s choice)
- 1 pound ground pork
- 1/4 onion, chopped up nice and fine
- 2 quarts cold water
- 4 teaspoons salt (or to taste, y’all know I like it salty!)
- 4 tablespoons ground black pepper (don’t be shy with the pepper!)
- 3/4 cup chopped sage (fresh from the garden if you’ve got it)
- 4 cups cornmeal (the good stuff, not that fancy polenta)
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Begin by rinsing your pork liver under cold water. Don’t forget to remove any membranes—this step is essential for a smooth texture.
- Blend It Up: In a large bowl, combine the liver, pork fat (or ground pork), ground pork, and finely chopped onion. Use a food processor to blend everything into a smooth paste. It’s okay if you feel a bit like a mad scientist at this point!
- Season to Perfection: Add in your salt, black pepper, and chopped sage. Trust me, the sage elevates this dish beautifully. Stir everything until well combined.
- Cook the Cornmeal: In a large pot, bring the 2 quarts of cold water to a boil. Gradually whisk in the cornmeal, stirring continuously (no lumps allowed!). Cook for about 15 minutes, until thick and creamy.
- Mix It All Together: Pour the cornmeal mixture into your meat blend, stirring until fully combined. It should be a lovely thick consistency.
- Bake It: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan and pour your mixture in. Bake for about 1.5 hours, or until firm. You’ll know it’s done when your kitchen smells divine.
- Serve it Up: Allow it to cool slightly before serving. You can slice it up right from the pan or turn it out onto a cutting board. Serve with rice for the ultimate comfort meal!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of loaf
- Calories: 320
Keywords: liver pudding, pork liver recipe, southern comfort food, homemade scrapple, pork and cornmeal loaf, savory pudding, old fashioned liver pudding