Gizzard

Poultry

Gizzard

Guinea Fowl 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 West African origin with French and Italian farmhouse 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 175

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 9.48 g
  • Saturated Fat 3.03 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.19 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2.02 g
  • Cholesterol 90 mg
  • Sodium 66.7 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0.96 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.5 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.5 g
  • Water 65.9 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

As guinea fowl cookery specialised, gizzard was portioned and sold ready for the pan. West African kitchens domesticated guinea fowl as everyday protein.

West African kitchens domesticated guinea fowl as everyday protein; gizzard of guinea fowl took a named place in that kitchen trade.

West African kitchens domesticated guinea fowl as everyday protein. Cooks treated gizzard of guinea fowl as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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