Gizzard

Poultry

Gizzard

Pheasant 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 British and French game 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 179

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.1 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.86 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 3.93 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.89 g
  • Cholesterol 95.1 mg
  • Sodium 66.9 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.01 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.47 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 22.7 g
  • Water 62.6 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

As pheasant cookery specialised, gizzard was portioned and sold ready for the pan. European estates managed pheasants as prestige table birds for roast and pie.

European estates managed pheasants as prestige table birds for roast and pie; gizzard of pheasant took a named place in that kitchen trade.

European estates managed pheasants as prestige table birds for roast and pie. Cooks treated gizzard of pheasant as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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