BROILED CALF'S LIVER

Broiled Calf's Liver image

Provided by Alex Witchel

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

8 ounces sliced bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 medium sweet onions, halved root-to-stem and thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 pound calf's liver, sliced in half horizontally
Salt
freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Preheat a broiler. In a large skillet over medium heat, sauté bacon, turning as needed, until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard excess bacon fat but do not wash pan.
Return pan to medium heat. Add oil, onions and paprika. Sauté until onions are very soft and beginning to brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Toward the end of cooking, season liver with salt and pepper to taste, and broil as desired, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes a side for a medium (lightly pink) center.
To serve, remove onions from heat and season with salt to taste. Place a slice of liver on each of two serving plates. Smother with onions and top with bacon. Serve hot.