Honey Garlic BBQ Beef Liver
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Large skillet or cast iron pan
- Whisk
- Tongs
- Cutting board and knife
Ingredients
For the Liver
- 1 lb beef liver sliced into ½-inch pieces
- 1 cup whole milk for soaking
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
For the Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup BBQ sauce your favorite kind
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
For Cooking
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
Soak the Liver
- Place the liver slices in a bowl and cover with milk. Let them soak for at least 1 hour (or up to overnight) in the fridge. This helps remove any bitterness and makes the liver extra tender.
Make the Honey Garlic BBQ Sauce
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, BBQ sauce, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and smoked paprika. Simmer for 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set aside.
Prep the Liver
- Drain and pat the liver slices completely dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Sear the Liver
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear liver slices for about 1-2 minutes per side, until browned but still slightly pink inside. Overcooking will make them tough, so be careful!
Glaze and Serve
- Reduce the heat to low and pour the honey garlic BBQ sauce over the liver. Let it coat the slices for about 30 seconds, then remove from heat. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve hot!