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Calves' liver with port-flavoured pan juices
Serves 2
Preparation time
less than 30 mins
Cooking time
10 to 30 mins
Ingredients
25g/1oz butter1 tbsp olive oil250g/9oz calves' liver, thinly sliced and cut in half lengthwaysapprox. 4 tbsp port or Madeira2 tsp red wine vinegar100ml/3½fl oz fresh beef or chicken stock (buy ready-made in a tub)250g/9oz fresh or 200g/7oz dried ribbon pasta½ tbsp chopped fresh sage or a good pinch of dried sage1 tbsp crème fraîche (optional)sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
1. Heat a large saucepan of lightly salted water until boiling for the pasta.2. Meanwhile, heat half the butter with the oil in a frying pan until no longer foaming and feeling hot.3. Add the liver and fry for 1-2 minutes on each side until well browned and just firm when pressed with the back of a fork.4. Season in the pan, then remove to a warmed plate and keep warm.5. Add the port or Madeira to the pan, bring to the boil and allow to bubble until reduced by half.6. Add the vinegar and cook for a few seconds.7. Pour in the stock and bring to the boil, stirring. Continue to boil until reduced by half.8. Meanwhile, add the pasta to the pan of boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes for fresh pasta or according to the packet instructions for dried pasta until just tender.9. Drain, then toss with the remaining butter and the fresh or dried sage.10. Season the pasta well and divide between two warmed serving plates.11. Lay the liver over the top (you may want to slice this first).12. Whisk the crème fraîche into the sauce in the pan, if using. Check the seasoning and spoon over the liver. Serve immediately
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