£19.99
A delicate and incredibly nutritious offal favourite, hand-prepared from young calves for its signature tender texture, mild flavour, and quick-cooking convenience. This premium liver is peeled and pre-sliced for effortless preparation, offering a subtle richness that's far more approachable than mature liver, perfect for those rediscovering classic dishes or introducing nutrient-packed variety to midweek meals with minimal fuss. Bursting with vitamins and minerals, it delivers melt-in-the-mouth succulence when cooked gently, making it an ideal choice for pan-fried delights that feel both comforting and sophisticated.
Sourced from the finest grass-fed, grain-fed, UK, EU, and AU origin beef, expertly handled by our family butcher team with over 100 years of tradition, calves liver is a versatile gem for home cooks seeking quick, healthy, and flavourful options. Whether pan-fried with sweet onions and pancetta for a timeless classic, served atop creamy mash, or incorporated into pâtés and terrines, it brings effortless elegance and nutritional indulgence to your table, a true butcher's recommendation for something a bit different yet wonderfully simple.
Available in generous 1kg packs peeled, sliced, and ready for your pan. Serves 4-6 people depending on portions.
Bring the slices to room temperature (about 10-15 minutes out of the fridge) for even cooking.
Pat dry thoroughly and season lightly with sea salt and black pepper (keep it simple to highlight the delicate flavour). Dust lightly with flour if desired for a subtle crust.
Heat a heavy-based pan over medium-high heat with a knob of butter and a drizzle of oil (butter adds richness). Add the slices in a single layer (cook in batches to avoid overcrowding) and fry for 1-2 minutes per side until lightly browned outside but still pink and tender inside, avoid overcooking to prevent toughness (calves liver cooks very quickly).
For classic serving: In the same pan, soften sliced onions slowly until sweet and caramelised, then add pancetta or bacon to crisp; deglaze with a splash of stock or balsamic for a simple sauce. Check our guide to safe cooking temperatures for details (internal around 63-68°C for medium).
Rest briefly (1-2 minutes) off the heat before serving, this keeps it juicy and tender.
If frozen, thaw slowly in the fridge first, see our freezing and defrosting guide.
Serve simply pan-fried with the natural delicate taste shining through, paired with creamy mashed potatoes, sweet slow-cooked onions, crispy pancetta or bacon, and perhaps a green vegetable or gravy; elevate with a splash of balsamic reduction, fresh herbs, or lemon for brightness in this quick, nutritious classic.
View our recipes here: https://thevillagebutchers.co.uk/recipes/
Everything is shipped the evening before your chosen delivery date, between 6–7pm.
Orders are packed in bespoke, temperature-controlled packaging designed to keep your meat fridge cold for up to 60 hours, ensuring it arrives in perfect condition.
We also offer an Express Service. This prioritises your order for same-day dispatch as long as it's placed before 12 midday, it will be dispatched that evening for delivery the following day.
Please note - collection is no longer available, orders are delivery only.
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As an online butchers, we care about being able to provide the best quality meat directly to your door. We work with business in Essex and across the UK, as well as international suppliers to source the highest quality produce to ensure our customers always receive the best quality and service from us. We highly value the importance of our relationships with our farmers within the meat market so that we can consistently provide the best quality meat produce to you.
Our team have over 100 years of experience and combined, share the importance of sourcing and supplying not just the best quality meats but the tastiest cuts of meat that come from breeds that have benefitted from an exceptional welfare system.
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