1 1/2 lb beef liver
1 1/2 cup boiling water
2 slice salt pork, 1/4 inch thick
1 large onion
1/4 cup chopped parsley
2 cup soft bread crumbs
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 tbsp flour
1 1/2 cup cold water
Directions
Rinse liver, cover with boiling water and let stand 10 minutes; drain.
Grind with salt pork and onion; add parsley, crumbs, eggs, salt and
pepper, and mix thoroughly. Press into baking pan (8x4x3 inches) and
bake in a 350 degree oven for about 1 hour or until browned. Remove
loaf to hot platter. Stir flour into drippings and brown; add water
gradually and cook 5 minutes until thickened; season and pour over
loaf.
Servings: 6 servings
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