Maple Glazed Liver & Caramelized Onion Stuffing

Maple Glazed Liver & Caramelized Onion Stuffing

This Maple-Glazed Liver & Caramelized Onion Stuffing is a beautifully nourishing twist on a classic Thanksgiving dish. Made with finely minced Perennial Pastures beef liver, slow-caramelized onions, sourdough cubes, and a touch of maple, it delivers deep mineral richness in a comforting, familiar holiday flavor. The liver melts seamlessly into the herbs, butter, and broth—making this the perfect way to bring ancestral nourishment to the Thanksgiving table without overwhelming the senses. 

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Ingredients:

BASE

  • 1/2 lb of Perennial Pastures beef liver
  • 4 cups of sourdough bread, cubed and dried overnight
  • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 medium apple
  • 3-4 tbsp butter or tallow
  • 1-2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup of Perennial Pastures bone broth (or homemade broth)
  • 1 egg
  • 1-2 tsp salt (we love baja gold)
  • Black pepper to taste

Herbs

  • 1-2 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp sage
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley chopped
  • Optional: pinch of nutmeg and chopped dates

Instructions:

  1. Caramelize the onions
    In a large skillet, melt the butter over a medium heat. Add the sliced onion and a pinch of salt. cook for about 15 minutes until golden and jammy. Drizzle in the maple syrup in the last few minutes.
  2. Add celery and apple
    Cook an additional 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced liver
    Push the veggies aside in pan and add a little more butter, then add in the minced beef liver. Cook gently until just browned - about 4-5 minutes.
    Add herbs, salt and pepper.
  4. Combine in a large bowl
    Add the sautéed mixture to a large bowl with the dried sourdough cubes and add salt to taste. In a separate bowl, whisk egg and broth together then add this to the large bowl.
  5. Bake
    Transfer to a buttered baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes, uncovered until the top is golden.

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