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wifezilla · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 11:20 pm Post subject: Got Beef Heart... Now What?

I wanted to try new cuts of meat for so long but there was nothing available at the local stores other than the same old same old. Then the Mexican market opened. Now I feel like a dog that chases cars. What do you do when you catch it?

So I have this beef heart. Any ideas? Happy

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Carnation · Top Carnivore Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 3586

You are so lucky! Heart is delicious. In the winter, I thow it in and slow cook in a variety of ways - stewed, stuffed, etc. But this time of year, just cut it into some big chunks, throw it in your favorite marniade for a few hours and grill lightly, serve thinly sliced. Be sure to give a few raw pieces to the cats, as it's a fantastic source of taurine.

Erasmus · Hunter Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 142

It's pretty tough. I'm guessing low and slow.

I go through about 30 pounds of it a month.

But I use meat processors...

Carnation · Top Carnivore Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 3586

Cute, E.

Yep, heart is tough (thus, the thin slicing when grilled), but it has a great beef flavor.

How did you end up cooking it? Did you find any other goodies at the market. Ethnic markets are such a great resource for carnivores.

wifezilla · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:13 pm Post subject:

It is only HALF cooked right now. I did the "low and slow" with the beef heart and a rack of beef ribs last night in the oven. Now they are marinating and I will cook them on the grill (again, low and slow) for tonight's dinner. Hubby and I sampled it and the flavor was really good. Kind of like a mild liverish flavor???
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wifezilla · Posted: Wed Jun 04, 2008 1:10 am Post subject:

I slathered the par-cooked heart in bbq sauce and put it on the grill along with my ribs. I like it Happy

Slow cooking in the oven and slow cooking on the grill is always a safe bet for potentially tough meat.
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Erasmus · Hunter Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 142

Been thinking about this....

Bet you it would be good as/or in burgers.

I will have to try it when I get my next 60 pounds of it next month.

-E

Carnation · Top Carnivore Joined: 15 Dec 2007 Posts: 3586

Sixty pounds of beef heart?!

Erasmus · Hunter Joined: 20 Feb 2008 Posts: 142