Gizzard

Poultry

Gizzard

Goose gizzard is muscular and chewy until simmered tender—then excellent fried, stewed or in gravy. Clean well, braise until tender, crisp if desired. A classic thrift cut in Central European, Chinese and British festive cookery.

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Characteristics

Preparations

BraisedConfitCookedFreshFriedGrilledPreparedRoasted

Traits

Butcher CutChewy Until TenderCulinary PartFlavourfulGizzardVersatile

Nutrition and pairings

Nutrition

Typical values per 100 g edible portion. Nutrient names open the reference page.

Nutrition Facts

Per 100 g edible portion

Calories 190

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.3 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.9 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.2 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.94 g
  • Cholesterol 88 mg
  • Sodium 72.7 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.02 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.49 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.3 g
  • Water 62.3 g
Detailed nutrients

Gizzard of Goose: composition reflects this culinary part relative to the whole ingredient.

History

As goose cookery specialised, gizzard was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Ancient European and Asian households kept geese for feast meat and fat.

Ancient European and Asian households kept geese for feast meat and fat; gizzard of goose took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Ancient European and Asian households kept geese for feast meat and fat. Cooks treated gizzard of goose as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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