Kidney

Meat

Kidney

Lamb kidneys are small, mild relative to pork, and classic in British breakfasts, French sautés, and steak-and-kidney pies. Core out the white centre; soak briefly if you prefer a milder taste. Sauté hot and fast in butter until just pink inside, or dice into pies. Pair with mustard, Madeira, or black pepper. Do not stew into grey bullets without enough liquid and time. Fresh kidneys smell clean, never sharp-ammonia.

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Preparations

BraisedCookedFreshGrilledPreparedRoastedStewed

Traits

Butcher CutCulinary PartKidneyQuick Or StewTraditionalVersatile

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 145

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 5.68 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.6 g
  • Trans Fat 0.2 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 2.55 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 0.53 g
  • Cholesterol 254 mg
  • Sodium 58.8 mg
  • Salt 0.15 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 0 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 23.4 g
  • Water 63.4 g
Detailed nutrients

Kidney is leaner than many muscle cuts but still an organ meat with elevated cholesterol.

History

British savoury cookery made lamb kidneys a breakfast and pie staple.

French bistro sautés featured kidneys in mustard cream sauces.

Farmhouse kitchens grilled kidneys when freshness was measured in hours.

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