What to do with the turkey liver?

[jackal10]

The turkey arrived. An excellent Norfolk Black from Peeles.

However it brings with it the annual conundrum. What to do with the liver?

Chopped turkey liver (bit strongly flavoured)?

Add it to the stuffing?

Coarse pate with pork, chestnuts?

Fine pate with cream, brandy etc?

Any other suggestions? What do you do with yours?

Edited December 22, 2005 by jackal10 (log)

[mizducky]

The turkey arrived. An excellent Norfolk Black from Peeles.

However it brings with it the annual conundrum. What to do with the liver?

Chopped turkey liver (bit strongly flavoured)?

Add it to the stuffing?

Coarse pate with pork, chestnuts?

Fine pate with cream, brandy etc?

Any other suggestions? What do you do with yours?

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Cook's snack.

(IMO it's just a little too strong-flavored to include in the giblet gravy or stuffing. Or more accurately, it wouldn't be too strong for me personally, but liver-loathing friends I've cooked for wouldn't be happy.)

[Gifted Gourmet]

Stuffed Turkey in the Style of Lombardy

Tacchino Ripieno alla Lombarda

the recipe

But it really doesn't sound appetizing at all ... a quick Googling showed numerous recipes for turkey liver in/as pet food ... says something, no?

[Bill Miller]

Throw it out.

[mikeycook]

I've never tried with turkey liver, but can it be seared like a slice of foie gras, maybe with some prunes soaked in Madiera and flamed and tossed with the fat that comes out of the liver?

[Gifted Gourmet]

Throw it out.

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Not used as a pet "treat"?

turkey liver, but can it be seared like a slice of foie gras

Not really fatty like foie gras at all ....

[Octaveman]

I say give it to the cat.

[daniellewiley]

I love turkey liver. It's always my treat. I sear it in a pan with butter, paprika, garlic, and lots of salt.

[jsolomon]

Sear in a screeching hot pan, and rough chop with some good olive oil, salt, (lots of) garlic, and cilantro. Eat with good crackers or toast points.

[Abra]

Yegads, don't toss it! At worst, saute it and don't share with anyone. Personally, I think a little pate is a nice idea too.