Beef heart

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeFresh, Beef Heart
1tablespoonVegetable oil
1teaspoonSalt
1teaspoonPepper
½cupWater
1largeFresh, Beef Heart
1teaspoonSalt, per quart of water
Water, sufficient to cover heart in kettle

Directions

TO BRAISE

TO COOK IN LIQUID

TO BRAISE: Cook whole heart on all sides after first rubbing with oil, salt and pepper, until just brown. Add ½ cup water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat immediately. Cover and simmer on top of range, or in 300 degree oven until tender, about 3 to 4 hours. TO COOK IN LIQUID: Cover heart with water; add salt to water and heat to boiling; skim surface and reduce heat to simmer. Cover and simmer until tender about 3 to 4 hours. Serve with small bowls of cider vinegar or horseradish for dipping.