Liver Bombs

Age suitable:

6 months +

Servings:

20 liver bombs

Iron rich

5 stars

About the recipe

A simple little freezer hack for making it easier to include nutrient-dense liver in your family’s meals. These “liver bombs” are simply blended raw liver, frozen into small portions and ready to pop into meals as you cook.

We usually use chicken liver as it has a milder flavour, but you can use any liver you like.

How to use them

Add a liver bomb to foods like:

Bolognese or other mince-based sauces
Pasta sauces
Shepherd’s pie
Curries
Slow-cooked meals
Chilli
Soups and stews

Storage: Keep frozen for up to 3 months.

A note for babies: Liver is incredibly nutrient-dense and a wonderful source of iron, vitamin B12, choline and vitamin A. Because it is particularly high in preformed vitamin A, it doesn’t need to be offered every day. Think of liver as a nutrient-dense addition to your baby’s varied diet rather than something we need to add into every meal.

Equipment

Blender or Food Processor

Method

Trim the liver, removing any obvious sinew or connective tissue.
Place the raw liver into a high-powered blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
Spoon or pour the blended liver into a silicone ice cube tray or small silicone moulds. We like to keep the portions small so you can easily add as much or as little as you need.
Transfer to the freezer and freeze until completely solid.
Once frozen, pop the liver bombs out of the mould and transfer to a labelled airtight container or freezer bag.
When you’re ready to use one, simply add a frozen liver bomb to your meal while cooking and make sure the liver is cooked completely through before serving.