Pork kidneys are an excellent offal. They contain important vitamins and mineral salts for our body. The calorie content of pork kidneys is low, so they can be used in dietary nutrition. Of these, both first and second courses are prepared.
Pork kidneys are an excellent offal. They contain important vitamins and mineral salts for our body. The calorie content of pork kidneys is low, so they can be used in dietary nutrition. Of these, both first and second courses are prepared.
Salads are also prepared from pork kidneys and used as a component of complex side dishes. They prepare stews, kebabs, cook hodgepodge and pickle. But very often, housewives do not want to use pork kidneys in their menu, because they do not know how to cook them properly without smell. Pork kidneys are indeed characterized by a specific, not very pleasant smell. Therefore, before cooking, they must be soaked, marinated or blanched in hot water. Thanks to all these actions, the unpleasant smell will go away.
Recipes with pork kidneys
Step 1
For work, we need pork kidneys (500 grams), water, salt (3 tsp), colander, saucepan, skimmer.
Step 2
The kidneys should be washed well. Pour water (2 l), add salt (3 tsp). Soak for 3 hours at room temperature.
Step 3
Rinse the kidneys. Dip in a pot of boiling water (2 liters) and boil for 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
The water must be drained, and the kidneys should be rinsed well. Repeat the same procedure 3 times. Remember that each time the kidneys should be laid out in boiling water.
Step 5
For the fourth time, put the kidneys in boiling water and let them cook for 30-40 minutes. Periodically, with a slotted spoon, remove the foam. At the end, add salt (0.5 tsp) to the water.
Step 6
The readiness of the kidneys is simply checked by piercing them with a wooden skewer. It should easily enter the kidneys. Boiled kidneys are ready.