A Hearty Southern Liver and Rice Casserole
Liver and Rice is a classic Southern comfort dish that combines tender pork liver with onions, celery, green pepper, and tomatoes, all over fluffy rice. Baked until the flavors come together, this hearty casserole makes an economical and satisfying meal that’s perfect for feeding the family.
Featured in Big Mama’s Old Black Pot Recipes by Ethel Rayson Dixon, this recipe reflects the Southern tradition of making wholesome, flavorful meals from simple ingredients while honoring generations of resourceful home cooking.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork liver
- 1/4 cup fat
- 1/2 cup onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup green pepper (chopped)
- 1/2 cup celery (chopped)
- 2 cups rice (cooked)
- 1 cup tomato juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Serves: 5–6
Instructions
- Bring a pot of water to a boil and add the pork liver.
- Simmer the liver for 10 to 12 minutes, then remove it from the water and cut it into small cubes.
- In a skillet, brown the liver with the fat, chopped onion, green pepper, and celery.
- Stir in the cooked rice and tomato juice until everything is evenly combined.
- Season the mixture with the salt and pepper.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover.
- Bake at 350°F for approximately 1½ hours.
- Serve hot.
Closing Summary / Pro Tips
- A hearty baked casserole combining liver, vegetables, and rice in a single dish.
- Browning the vegetables with the liver adds extra depth of flavor.
- Serve with buttered cornbread or a simple green salad for a complete Southern meal.
- Leftovers reheat well for lunch the next day.
About the Creator
Ethel Rayson Dixon, a Louisiana native, shares recipes inspired by generations of Southern home cooking. Her cookbook highlights comforting dishes rooted in Black culinary traditions and celebrates the warmth of homemade meals prepared with simple ingredients and care.
Ethel Rayson Dixon | Big Mama’s Old Black Pot Recipes
Where to Find This Recipe
This recipe is adapted from Big Mama’s Old Black Pot Recipes by Ethel Rayson Dixon.
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