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Many people turn away from eating organ meats, but this chopped chicken liver pate may change their minds!
In addition to being the highest food source of the fat soluble vitamins A, D, E and K2, liver is full of just about every nutrient, including high amounts of vitamins B1, B2, B6, folic acid and importantly vitamin B12.
Liver from a clean, pasture raised animal is one of the most nutrient dense foods you can eat.
Organ meats in general are loaded with minerals like phosphorus, iron, copper, magnesium, iodine, calcium, potassium, sodium, selenium, zinc and manganese in forms that are easily absorbed.
Additionally, kidneys are full of vitamin B12, selenium, iron, copper, phosphorus and zinc. Although technically heart is a muscle, it is considered an organ and it is very high in Co-enzyme Q10, a critical molecule for heart health.
As noted, liver and other organs are loaded with the critically important fat-soluble vitamins A, D, E and K2. Organ meats are known to have some of the highest concentrations of naturally occurring vitamin D of any food source.
Surprisingly, organ meats also contain high amounts of essential fatty acids, including arachidonic acid and the omega-3 fats EPA and DHA when it comes from an animal raised on grass.
These nutrients are all sourced as a whole food, surrounded by all the co-factors necessary for proper digestion and assimilation.
You just can’t get all this in a synthetic pill.
The studies that show vitamin A to be toxic were all performed with very high levels of synthetic vitamin A.
That simply doesn’t happen in nature.
My mother made liver once a week. It was not something I looked forward to as she was not a very good cook.
Likely, it was overcooked and dry.
However, there are a few tricks to make liver much more palatable and even a desired part of the meal or a meal unto its own.
The addition of onions and mushrooms makes this liver very light, with a smooth texture. Your family will love this dish!
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Tip: Be sure to soak the liver in lemon juice as this neutralizes the taste and texture
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