Calf Kidney in Cream Sauce – Easy Kidney Recipe

Calf Kidney in Cream Sauce

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Calf Kidney in Cream Sauce - Easy Kidney Recipe
This easy kidney recipe with calf's kidney makes a delicious and nutrient dense meal. It is very satiating and perfectly suited for low carb diets. In addition, kidneys have a great offering of folate, iron, zinc, copper & selenium and are also a great source of protein for a post-workout meal.
Calf Kidney in Cream Sauce
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
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Calf Kidney in Cream Sauce
Instructions
Kidneys
  1. First, cut the kidneys in half and remove the gristly white centers (the fat) carefully
    Half Cut Calf Kidney
  2. It is best to use a paring knife for this. Remove as much of it as possible and keep it if you want to make tallow - more details in the recipe notes
    Removed White Center from Calf Kidney
  3. After that, cut the kidney meat into bite sized pieces and put them into a strainer. When finished, thoroughly rinse them with cold water for a few minutes
  4. Now, add the salt to a big bowl, add some water and stir until the salt is dissolved. Then, add the kidney pieces and so much cold water that they are completely covered
    Soaking Calf Kidney in Water
  5. Cover the bowl with cling film / plastic wrap, put it into the fridge and let the kidneys soak in water for at least 2 hours. After that, take the pieces out of the water, into a clean strainer and rinse them with fresh water again. Afterwards, let them drip off excess water for a minute
  6. Melt the butter in a pan on low heat, add the kidney pieces and cook them for about 7 minutes while stirring occasionally.
    Pre Cooking Calf Kidney
  7. Then, put them to the side (e.g. into a soup plate) in order to make the sauce in the pan
    Cooked Calf Kidney
Sauce - Final Steps
  1. After cooking the kidney pieces, leave any remaining liquid in the pan and add the extra butter. Then, add the sliced onions and let them cook for about 5 minutes
    Kidney Gravy, Onions & Butter in Pan
  2. Next, add the cream & cream cheese to the pan and stir until it is dissolved. Cook for about 10 minutes on low heat, until the sauce starts to thicken. Now is the time to taste the sauce and add salt & pepper to your preferences
  3. Finally, add the kidney pieces back to the pan and let them simmer in the sauce for another 3 minutes on low heat. Don't cook too long or on higher heat as the kidney tends to become chewy then
    Putting Calf Kidney into Cream Sauce
Recipe Notes

If you want to render the kidney fat cut it into small bits or mince it in a food processor.
Then, put it into a pot or big pan on low heat and wait for all the fat to get out while stirring occasionally.

You can see that it's done when there is clear fat on the bottom with crispy bits on top.

Now, you can remove these floating bits by pouring all content through a cheesecloth or fabric into another pot.
When the fat is cooled, pour it into mason jars and keep them in the fridge.

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Easy Pulled Pork – Braised Pork Neck With Onion Gravy

Braised Pork Neck with Onion Gravy

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Easy Pulled Pork - Braised Pork Neck With Onion Gravy
This is my foolproof, super easy pulled pork recipe for which you don't even need a smoker or barbecue grill. It is simply a matter of searing the meat in a pot and braising it for a few hours until most of the water is evaporated. In addition to that, the onion gravy sauce that is prepared with the meat stock really tops it off.
Braised Pork Neck with Onion Gravy
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
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Braised Pork Neck with Onion Gravy
Instructions
Pork Neck
  1. First, melt the coconut oil in a medium-big pot on medium heat and sear the pork neck in it on each side, for about 5 minutes in total
  2. Next, pour about 3-5 liters of water into the pot. Add enough water to cover the meat, then add about 1/3 to 1/2 of that volume of water on top. So, if you need 3 liters to cover the meat, add 1 to 1.5 liters on top
  3. Now, add the salt, pepper & cumin and put a lid on the pot, but leave a small gap so the water is able to evaporate
  4. Let the pork neck cook on low-medium heat for 4-5 hours until you have 400-500 milliliter of water left and the meat is tender. Then, you can turn the plate off. Make sure to flip the meat 2-3 times within the last 2 hours, if it is not completely covered with water anymore
    Braised Pork Neck in Pot
Sauce
  1. When the pork neck is done, melt the butter in a pan on low-medium heat. Then, add the onions and fry them for 5-10 minutes until they become golden brown
    Frying Onions in Butter
  2. Now, add salt, pepper & -if you like- a minced garlic clove and fry everything for about 1 minute while stirring
  3. Next, add about 400 milliliter of meat stock from the pot with the pork neck to the pan in order to deglaze the onions
    Deglazing Onions with Meat Stock
  4. Finally, let everything cook for 10-15 minutes while stirring occasionally until you have a sauce of your desired thickness. In the meantime, cover the pot containing the meat with a lid to keep it warm
    Reducing Onion Gravy Sauce with Meat Stock
Recipe Notes

The method in this recipe works with nearly any type of meat, but best with cuts that contain fat & some gristle like beef shank or ham hock.

You may also enhance the sauce by deglazing the onions with red wine and let it cook for a minute before adding the meat stock.

Pulled Pork Neck with Onion Gravy Close Up
Pulled Pork Neck with Onion Gravy Close Up
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Keto Scrambled Eggs – With Chicken Hearts & Onion

Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Hearts & Onion

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Keto Scrambled Eggs - With Chicken Hearts & Onion
These scrambled eggs with chicken hearts and onion are prepared within only 30 minutes. They make an extremely nutritious, saturating and delicious meal for lunch, dinner or even breakfast.
Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Hearts & Onion
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
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Scrambled Eggs, Chicken Hearts & Onion
Instructions
  1. First, melt the butter in a pan on low-medium heat
  2. Next, add the sliced chicken hearts and fry them evenly for 10-15 minutes and stir occasionally
    Frying Chicken Hearts in Butter
  3. In the meantime, slice the onion into half rings and add them to the pan when the chicken hearts become brown & crispy
    Frying Chicken Hearts & Onion
  4. Fry everything for another 5-7 minutes while stirring occasionally, until the onions become golden brown. Then, add the seasonings and stir again
  5. Now, crack the eggs, drop them on top and wait for about 1 minute until some of the egg white becomes solid
    Crispy Chicken Hearts, Fried Onion & Eggs
  6. Finally, turn the heat up to medium and stir everything for about 3 minutes until the eggs are done

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