Liver Dumplings ( Calf, Pork, Beef or Lamb )

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs liver (calf, pork, beef or lamb liver may be used)
• 1 large onion, peeled and diced
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 quarts breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, well beaten
• 1/2 cup flour
• salt and pepper
• parsley, minced (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Simmer liver in water for a few minutes before grinding and force meat through a food chopper.

2. 2

   Fry onion in butter; add bread crumbs.

3. 3

   Combine liver and eggs; mix well.

4. 4

   Add bread crumb mixture.

5. 5

   Season to taste.

6. 6

   Stir in flour (using more than a 1/2 cup if necessary) to make a batter stiff enough to drop from the spoon.

7. 7

   Drop into a kettle of hot broth or soup; cover tightly and cook for 30 minutes.

8. 8

   Shake pan frequently to prevent dumplings from sticking to each other.