🐓 Light of the Soil Chicken Livers (Steam-First Method)

Appliance: Tovala Oven
Goal: Ultra-tender livers, no bitterness, gentle on BP & digestion

🔍 Quick Verdict

YES — Ideal LOTSWS method
Steaming first:

• Prevents overcooking

• Preserves iron, B12, copper

• Reduces stress response vs pan-frying

• Improves texture dramatically

🧂 Ingredients

• Chicken livers (trimmed, rinsed, patted dry)

• 1–2 tsp olive oil or butter (added after steam)

• Kosher salt (light)

• Black pepper

• Onion powder (optional)

• Garlic powder (optional)

• LOTSWS bell pepper flakes or powder (optional, microdose)

🔥 Tovala Cook Sequence (Exact Settings)

STEP 1 — Steam (Critical)

• Mode: Steam

• Temp: 210°F

• Time: 6–8 minutes

• Tray: Foil pan or Tovala tray

• Cover: Light foil tent (not sealed)

Why it works (LOTSWS):

• Gently firms proteins

• Locks moisture inside

• Prevents iron oxidation (metallic taste)

• Calms the digestion response

STEP 2 — Finish (Choose ONE)

Option A: Gentle Roast (Most Tender)

• Drizzle oil or add butter

• Light seasoning

• Mode: Bake

• Temp: 375°F

• Time: 5–7 minutes

• Internal target: just cooked through, still soft

Option B: Light Broil (More “Fried” Feel)

• Butter + seasoning

• Mode: Broil

• Time: 2–3 minutes

• Watch closely — no dark crust

🧠 LOTSWS Inner Soil Analysis

Benefits

• Iron + B12 → oxygen delivery

• Copper → iron utilization

• Choline → liver & brain support

• Steam-first = lower inflammatory response

Why This Matters for BP

• No oil shock

• No high-heat stress

• Stable blood sugar response

• Supports evening relaxation (especially when paired with greens)