Heart

Basic Heart Preparation

Prep Time1 day
Active Time20 minutes
Course: Preparation
Keyword: Beef heart, Heart preparation, Offal Preparation
Author: Taylor

Equipment

  • Boning knife
  • Cutting board
  • Nonreactive container

Materials

  • 1 each heart beef, goat, pork, chicken, etc
  • 1 cup salt kosher, preferably Diamond Crystal
  • 1 gallon water room temperature

Instructions

  • Stir together water and salt until dissolved. If necessary, heat water to dissolve salt, and chill brine.
  • For beef, pork, lamb or goat: butterfly heart and trim interior sinews.
  • For all: trim exterior fat.
  • Brine heart for up to 24 hours, then prepare according to recipe.