Liver is made up of an agglomeration of cells with little connective tissue and doesn’t behave like regular muscle meat. It cooks very quickly and overcooking can often leave the meat grainy and dry, with an increased intensity of flavor. For this reason, I’ve always been skeptical of a baked or braised liver, but have also wanted to experiment since many old cookbooks include these types of recipes. I confess I was pleasantly surprised when recently preparing my own rendition of Baked Liver with Breadcrumbs and Bacon. …
