Liver and Bacon Pie
Liver and Bacon Pie is a traditional British savoury pie, featuring a rich filling of sliced liver, smoky bacon, and onions in a thick gravy, all encased in a flaky pastry crust. It's a hearty, rustic dish often found in pubs and home cooking, particularly in England and Wales.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, providing significant iron, vitamin B12, and zinc from the liver, but it is also calorie-dense. A typical serving can range from 500 to 700 calories, depending on the pastry and portion size.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 380 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 28 g |
| Fat | 20 g |
| Fiber | 1.5 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 650 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Vitamin A | 3500 IU |
| Vitamin B12 | 12 µg |
| Potassium | 380 mg |
| Phosphorus | 280 mg |
| Zinc | 3.5 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg |
| Selenium | 30 µg |
Per 1 slice (200 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a classic example of British 'comfort food' and a thrifty way to use offal, which was historically a common and affordable source of nutrition. Nutritionally, the liver makes it an exceptionally nutrient-dense meal, though it's less common today due to changing tastes.
