# Anyone ever make chili using liver? **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Tags:** food-cooking\ **Created:** [May 11, 2021, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812 "2021-05-11T04:04:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![DorkVader](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/73ab20/32.png) [@DorkVader](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DorkVader)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 4:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/1 "2021-05-11T04:04:35Z")
So, Vaderling threw out a challenge, inadvertently I’m sure, that I couldn’t get him to eat liver. I found a several recipes for various dishes featuring liver on [thediabetescouncil.com](https://www.thediabetescouncil.com/12-healthy-recipes-for-beef-liver/). The recipe that really caught my eye was [this one](https://paleoflourish.com/raspberry-liver-chili/) for raspberry-liver-chili. While I am intrigued, I am also a bit sceptical (but I’m going to try it anyway in a couple of weeks). I don’t really care if Vaderling eats it or not, the threat of liver and onions is an inside joke between the two of us. Do you have a dish that you like that includes liver? If so, can I have the recipe so I can consider it for taste testing? ---
**Author:** ![Smapti](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/smapti/32/17938_2.png) [@Smapti](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Smapti)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/2 "2021-05-11T04:25:08Z")
The idea of raspberries in chili strikes me as odd, and that recipe is far too mild for my tastes. (1/4 teaspoon chili powder for four pounds of meat? C’mon. I never use less than 1 1/2 tablespoons per pound, and I’d ditch the bell peppers for a blend of jalapenos, serranos, and Anaheims.) It seems to me that liver could easily substitute for some of the beef - I’ve had chili with heart meat in it, and liver is similarly rich in iron, so it’d probably have a similar taste profile aside from being fattier. If I were using this recipe, probably add a cornstarch slurry near the end of cooking to thicken up the chili and bind up the fat that’s going to be in there from cooking meat from raw in a crockpot so that you don’t have an oil slick pooled up on top of every bowl. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 4:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/3 "2021-05-11T04:31:51Z")
> [@DorkVader](#): > > Do you have a dish that you like that includes liver? Would a braunschweiger and onion sandwich count? ---
**Author:** ![nightshadea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/7ba0ec/32.png) [@nightshadea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/nightshadea)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 4:49am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/4 "2021-05-11T04:49:07Z")
im with needs but i like a braunschweiger and swiss sandwich … or just the braun on ritz or club crackers ---
**Author:** ![mixdenny](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mixdenny/32/2962_2.png) [@mixdenny](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mixdenny)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 5:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/5 "2021-05-11T05:28:11Z")
> [@DorkVader](#): > > raspberry-liver-chili. All Straight Dope members from Texas cancel their memberships… ---
**Author:** ![NDP](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ndp/32/55_2.png) [@NDP](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/NDP)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 5:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/6 "2021-05-11T05:50:14Z")
And the Straight Dope members from everywhere else throw up in their mouths. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 5:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/7 "2021-05-11T05:51:17Z")
At least it’s not beans. ---
**Author:** ![alovem](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b38774/32.png) [@alovem](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/alovem)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 8:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/8 "2021-05-11T08:01:10Z")
I used to kind of like chicken livers with a lot of black pepper, dredged in flour and fried. Rather than “like,” I was surprised I could get them down without gagging and actually want to have a few more. Just a few, because there was still that liver taste to contend with. The pepper and the frying helps a lot. Not sure about this, but I recall reading that you can soak liver in something (milk?) to take the edge off of that liver taste. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 12:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/9 "2021-05-11T12:05:42Z")
> [@DorkVader](#): > > Do you have a dish that you like that includes liver? My gf makes an incredible Turkey Liver Stroganoff. The liver taste is mild, the texture out of this world. ---
**Author:** ![solost](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/solost/32/11776_2.png) [@solost](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/solost)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 12:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/10 "2021-05-11T12:12:33Z")
> [@Smapti](#): > > It seems to me that liver could easily substitute for some of the beef - I’ve had chili with heart meat in it, and liver is similarly rich in iron, so it’d probably have a similar taste profile aside from being fattier. I’ve heard that the chili that goes on chili dogs and chili fries in Coney Island-style restaurants in Detroit has beef heart in it, and it tastes good-- at least, I’ve never had a sense of “what’s the weird taste in this chili”? But I suspect that, aside from the taste of similarly iron-rich organ meat, there may be a significant texture difference between heart and liver that may affect things. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 12:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/11 "2021-05-11T12:21:22Z")
When our oldest dog was very sick, I bought a huge box of cheap burgers to add to her meals. Looking at the label, I was surprised to see the meat was beef & beef heart. I tried some, it was fine. Ella loved it. ---
**Author:** ![Novelty\_Bobble](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/a3d4f5/32.png) [@Novelty\_Bobble](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Novelty_Bobble)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 12:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/12 "2021-05-11T12:35:00Z")
I love lamb liver with an onion gravy. Comfort food. In some versions of the Bolpgnese ragu recipe chicken livers are added. That, combined with nutmeg can give it a wonderful “gamey” hint. I wouldn’t be surprised if that worked just as well with Chilli. ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 12:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/13 "2021-05-11T12:37:26Z")
The chili sauce for Detroit Coneys (chili dogs) is or was traditionally made from a mix of beef and beef hearts. ---
**Author:** ![panache45](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/panache45/32/64_2.png) [@panache45](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/panache45)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 3:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/14 "2021-05-11T15:49:17Z")
How about some traditional chopped liver? Get it from a Jewish deli for the real experience. ---
**Author:** ![TriPolar](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tripolar/32/3008_2.png) [@TriPolar](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TriPolar)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 3:54pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/15 "2021-05-11T15:54:49Z")
> [@pulykamell](#): > > The chili sauce for Detroit Coneys (chili dogs) is or was traditionally made from a mix of beef and beef hearts. Beef heart is delicious. It’s meat, it’s a muscle. Chicken hearts are fantastic too, marinade them and skewer them up to cook on the grill. > [@panache45](#): > > How about some traditional chopped liver? Get it from a Jewish deli for the real experience. Fantastic food. I haven’t made any for a while, not that many people like it in general, once I can get them to taste mine they love it. But even if they had mine before they’ll hesitate each time because people have a knee jerk reaction to liver. I have made good stuff from chicken, duck, and turkey livers, but I have to admit I’m turned off by beef and pork liver, just something subtly different. But I suppose I’ve never had them prepared well. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 3:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/16 "2021-05-11T15:59:24Z")
> [@panache45](#): > > How about some traditional chopped liver? Or wrap some chicken livers in bacon (rumaki) ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/17 "2021-05-11T16:16:19Z")
We drive a distance to dine at a Turkish Restaurant, where one of our favorite appetizers is their [Arnavut Cigeri](https://www.thespruceeats.com/arnavut-ciayeri-turkish-fried-liver-onions-3274322) (Turkish Liver and Onions) made with calf liver. ---
**Author:** ![SCAdian](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/scadian/32/3292_2.png) [@SCAdian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SCAdian)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 5:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/18 "2021-05-11T17:25:27Z")
> [@DorkVader](#): > > raspberry-liver-chili Sounds interesting, but I agree with **Smapti** that the flavor needs enhancing. > [@nightshadea](#): > > a braunschweiger and swiss sandwich Yum! (Lady SCAdian uses provolone, and adds a dab of pickle relish.) Lady SCAdian cuts slices of streaky bacon into squares, cuts calf liver into pieces about the same size, and fries them with onions. ---
**Author:** ![needscoffee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/needscoffee/32/1076_2.png) [@needscoffee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/needscoffee)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 9:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/19 "2021-05-11T21:39:16Z")
Trader Joe’s sell delicious chicken liver pate with sherry and truffles. > **[Trader Joe’s Truffle Mousse Pate](https://eatingatjoes.com/2013/06/04/trader-joes-truffle-mousse-pate/)** > > Trader Joe’s Truffle Mousse Pate is without a doubt the fanciest thing I’ve bought from a grocery store. Fancier than the Dukkah, fancier than the organic stone-ground Mexican chocolate… ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2021, 9:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812/20 "2021-05-11T21:56:48Z")
Damn. I’ll bet I’m the only one that’s never been to a Trader Joe place. [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/anyone-ever-make-chili-using-liver/941812.md?page=2)