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Liver with Onions and Apples (Wątróbka z Cebulą i Jabłkami)

40 min
350 kcal
4 servings

By eatmundo · August 4, 2026

Liver with Onions and Apples (Wątróbka z Cebulą i Jabłkami)🇵🇱Benreis · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

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A classic Polish comfort dish that balances the iron-rich, metallic taste of beef liver with the natural sweetness of caramelized onions and tart apples. It is a humble but deeply refined pairing.

According to eatmundo's ingredient comparison, the closest dish to Liver with Onions and Apples from another cuisine is Himmel un Ääd (Germany): the two share 67% of their ingredients.

Ingredients

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How to Make It

  • 1

    Clean 500g beef liver, removing membranes, and cut into 1cm slices.

  • 2

    Dredge each liver slice lightly in 50g flour, shaking off the excess.

  • 3

    Heat 20g butter in a large frying pan and sear the liver for 2 minutes per side; remove immediately.

  • 4

    In the same pan, melt the remaining 20g butter and sauté 3 sliced onions until deep golden.

  • 5

    Add 2 peeled and sliced tart apples to the onions, cooking until soft.

  • 6

    Stir in 1 tsp salt, 0.5 tsp pepper, and 1 tsp marjoram.

  • 7

    Return the liver to the pan just to heat through, about 1 minute.

  • 8

    Serve immediately while the liver is still tender and the onions are sweet and caramelized.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wątróbka z Cebulą i Jabłkami?

Wątróbka z Cebulą i Jabłkami is a Polish dish consisting of pan-fried beef liver sautéed with onions and apples. It is seasoned with marjoram and pepper, and is typically served as a savory main course during lunch or dinner.

How do I prevent the liver from becoming rubbery?

Do not overcook; the liver should still be slightly pink in the center.

Can I use chicken liver instead?

Yes, chicken liver is a common and even more tender substitute for this dish.

What are the best apples for this?

Use tart apples like Granny Smith or Antonovka to cut through the richness of the liver.

Why use marjoram?

Marjoram is the classic herb for Polish organ meats; it helps mask the metallic taste of liver.

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