How to Cook Cow's Heart
Beef heart isn't the typical grocery store find, but it can definitely add a lot to a meal if cooked properly. Since beef heart is so tough, it's often suggested to cook the heart using moist heat. This means that stewing the heart or using it in a soup is a great idea. If you have a beef heart you want to cook, you can do so using a method that is simple although time consuming. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Sliced beef heart
- Large saucepan
- Plate lined with paper towels
- 12 inch skillet
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
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Place the sliced beef heart into a saucepan and add enough water to cover the heart plus 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil.
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Reduce the water and beef heart to a simmer and allow to cook for 3 hours. Lift the sliced beef heart from the pot and place on a plate lined with paper towels.
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Heat up 2 tbsp. olive oil in a 12 inch skillet over medium high heat. Season the hot beef heart slices with salt and pepper before tranfering to the hot pan.
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Sear the beef heart slices for two minutes, then turn over and sear for another minute.
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Remove the beef heart from the pan and allow it to rest for a few minutes.
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