High Protein Southern Style Liver Pudding

Elevate traditional Southern comfort food with this hearty and nutritious High Protein Southern Style Liver Pudding. Perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack, this recipe combines tender pork liver and shoulder with aromatic spices like sage, cayenne, and garlic. Slowly simmered with yellow cornmeal to achieve a rich, pudding-like texture, it's a protein-packed dish that's both flavorful and versatile. Serve it chilled as a savory spread, or pan-fry slices to golden perfection for a crispy, indulgent treat. With simple ingredients and bold flavors, this classic Southern dish is a must-try for liver lovers and adventurous eaters alike!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound Pork liver
• 1 pound Boneless pork shoulder or butt
• 4 cups Water or chicken broth
• 1 cup Yellow cornmeal
• 1 medium Onion, finely chopped
• 1.5 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground sage
• 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the pork liver under cold water to remove any excess blood. Cut it into smaller chunks for easier handling.

Step 2

In a large stockpot or Dutch oven, combine the pork liver, pork shoulder, and 4 cups of water or chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for about 45 minutes, or until the meats are tender and fully cooked.

Step 3

While the meats are simmering, finely chop the onion. Set aside.

Step 4

Once the pork is cooked, carefully remove the liver and pork shoulder from the pot using a slotted spoon. Reserve the cooking liquid. Allow the meats to cool slightly, then pass them through a meat grinder or finely chop them in a food processor. The texture should be smooth but not overly pureed.

Step 5

Return the ground meats to the pot with the reserved cooking liquid. Add the chopped onion, salt, black pepper, cayenne pepper, ground sage, and garlic powder. Stir to combine and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.

Step 6

Slowly sprinkle the cornmeal into the simmering mixture while stirring constantly to prevent clumps. Continue cooking over low heat for 15-20 minutes, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens into a pudding-like consistency.

Step 7

Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Pour the liver pudding into a greased loaf pan or storage container. Smooth the top with a spatula.

Step 8

Allow the liver pudding to cool to room temperature, then transfer it to the refrigerator to set for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Step 9

Once set, the liver pudding can be sliced and pan-fried until crisp, or served chilled as a spread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2140.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2494.9

Total Fat 116.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 1682.8mg	0%
Sodium 4169.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 149.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.8g	0%
Total Sugars 5.7g
Protein 207.6g	0%

Vitamin D 222.3IU	0%
Calcium 126.3mg	0%
Iron 113.1mg	0%
Potassium 3376.9mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 42.4%

Protein: 33.5%

Carbs: 24.1%