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Homemade Livermush Recipe (+How to Cook Livermush)
Southern-style Livermush is a surprisingly delicious addition to a hearty breakfast or brunch. Especially popular in North Carolina, this pork-based meatloaf is similar to the sausage patty, but with a smoother texture and a slightly spicy, earthy flavor.
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 339 kcal
Course:
Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pork liver trimmed with membrane removed
- 2 1/2 lb pork shoulder
- 1 1/4 cups chopped sage or 1 teaspoon dried sage
- 3 tablespoons salt
- 1 tablespoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1 1/2 cups cornmeal fine
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
For Frying (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon butter unsalted recommended
Instructions
- Place the pork liver and pork shoulder on a work surface. Cut into ½-inch inch cubes using a butcher knife. Then place in a 8-10 quart pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook until tender, about 3 hours.
- Lift the cooked meat out of the pot using a slotted spoon, reserving the cooking liquid. Add the meat to a food processor along with the sage, salt and pepper. Pulse several times until the consistency reaches that a fine mince.
- Turn the minced meat back into the pot with the liquid and bring to a boil. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the cornmeal and flour, alternating ¼ cup at a time until it reaches a batter-like consistency. Remove from the heat and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then pour into a loaf pan and refrigerate for 4 hours to overnight to let it set.
- To make sautéed livermush, place a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and butter followed by a 1-inch slice of livermush. Fry for 1-2 minute per side or until golden.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
339kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
60mg
(20%)
Sodium
2688mg
(112%)
Potassium
427mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
52IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 339
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 339kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 60mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 2688mg | 112% |
| Potassium | 427mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 52IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.