Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud is a simple hearty dish that came from a small Grimsby hospital story.
- introduction — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- why make this recipe — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- how to make Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- Ingredients : — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- Directions : — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- how to serve Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- how to store Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- tips to make Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- variation (if any) — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- FAQs — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
introduction — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud is a warm plate with baked potato and cooked liver in a hollow jacket style.
This recipe is easy to follow and fills you up without fuss.
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why make this recipe — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud gives you protein and carbs in one dish.
It uses simple ingredients and cooks fast for a weekday meal.
The dish feels homey and keeps well for a second meal.
how to make Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud can be made in one oven and a pan.
Follow steps slowly and keep the liver tender by not overcooking.
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Ingredients : — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- 4 large baking potatoes (jacket potatoes)
- 400 g liver (beef or lamb), sliced
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp butter or oil
- 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley
- 100 ml stock or water
- Optional: a small knob of butter for potato filling
Directions : — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Wash potatoes and dry them.
- Bake potatoes on a tray for 50–60 minutes until soft inside.
- While potatoes bake, heat a pan with butter or oil.
- Fry onion until soft. Add liver slices and sear 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add stock, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook 3–4 minutes until sauce thickens. Do not overcook liver.
- When potatoes are done, cut a lid off each, scoop out some flesh to make a hollow jacket.
- Mix a little butter into the scooped potato, then spoon the liver and onion mix into the hollow jackets.
- Replace lids or serve open.
how to serve Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
Serve hot on a plate with a simple green side salad.
You can top with fresh parsley or a squeeze of lemon for brightness.
Serve one jacket per person with extra sauce on the side.
how to store Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
Cool the dish to room temperature within two hours.
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in the oven or microwave until hot all the way through.
tips to make Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- Buy fresh liver and soak in milk 30 minutes for a milder taste.
- Do not overcook liver; it becomes hard. Aim for a bit pink inside.
- Use a fork to test potato doneness before scooping.
- For better meal and exercise timing, see advice on the best time for activity and sleep.
- Keep sauces simple so the liver flavor stands out.
variation (if any) — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
- Swap liver for mushrooms for a vegetarian version.
- Add cooked bacon or smoked ham for more flavor.
- Mix cheese into the scooped potato for a creamy texture.
FAQs — Hospital creation hard liver and hollow jacket spud
Q: Can I use chicken liver instead of beef or lamb?
A: Yes. Chicken liver cooks faster. Reduce pan time to 2 minutes per side to keep it soft.
Q: Is this safe for people who do not like strong liver taste?
A: Soak liver in milk before cooking and cook with onions and lemon to tame the taste.
Q: What tool can help fill the jacket potato easily?
A: A small spoon or a potato masher works well. Buy it here.
Q: How long does the meal take from start to finish?
A: Plan about 60–70 minutes, mostly for baking the potatoes. Prep and cook liver in 15 minutes.
Hospital Creation Hard Liver and Hollow Jacket Spud
Ingredients
For the Jacket Potatoes
- 4 large large baking potatoes (jacket potatoes) Wash and dry the potatoes before baking.
For the Liver Filling
- 400 g liver (beef or lamb), sliced Soak in milk for a milder taste.
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced Fry until soft before adding liver.
- 2 tbsp butter or oil For frying the onion and liver.
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme or parsley Add for flavor.
- 100 ml stock or water Used to create the sauce.
- 1 small knob butter (optional) For mixing into the scooped potato.
Instructions
Baking the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F).
- Wash and dry the potatoes.
- Bake potatoes on a tray for 50–60 minutes until soft inside.
Preparing the Liver Filling
- While the potatoes bake, heat a pan with butter or oil.
- Fry onion until soft.
- Add liver slices and sear for 2–3 minutes per side.
- Add stock, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 3–4 minutes until the sauce thickens. Do not overcook the liver.
Assembling the Dish
- When the potatoes are done, cut a lid off each and scoop out some flesh to make a hollow jacket.
- Mix a little butter into the scooped potato, then spoon the liver and onion mix into the hollow jackets.
- Replace the lids or serve open.
