Liver and bacon
Liver and bacon is a hearty British pub classic featuring pan-fried liver, traditionally from lamb or calves, served with crispy bacon and often accompanied by onions and gravy. It's a staple of traditional British comfort food, particularly popular in working-class communities and older-style pubs.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, with very few carbohydrates, providing essential nutrients like iron, vitamin B12, and vitamin A. A typical serving contains approximately 400-600 calories, depending on portion size and preparation method.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 30 g |
| Carbs | 8 g |
| Fat | 32 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 950 mg |
| Vitamin A | 9000 IU (180% DV) |
| Iron | 6 mg (33% DV) |
| Vitamin B12 | 18 µg (750% DV) |
| Folate | 250 µg (63% DV) |
| Zinc | 5 mg (45% DV) |
| Selenium | 40 µg (73% DV) |
| Phosphorus | 350 mg (28% DV) |
| Niacin (B3) | 10 mg (63% DV) |
Per 1 serving (approx. 250 g, including liver, bacon, and gravy) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, liver and bacon represents a thrifty, nutrient-dense meal that became popular in Britain during times when offal was an affordable way to access valuable nutrients, making it both a historical working-class staple and a surprisingly potent source of essential vitamins and minerals.
