Gizzard

Poultry

Gizzard

Pigeon 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 French, Middle Eastern, British pie and North African tagine 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 183

Amount per 100 g

  • Total Fat 10.2 g
  • Saturated Fat 2.87 g
  • Trans Fat 0.1 g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4.16 g
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 1.92 g
  • Cholesterol 87 mg
  • Sodium 69 mg
  • Salt 0.14 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 1.01 g
  • Dietary Fibre 0 g
  • Total Sugars 0.53 g
  • Complex / starch 0 g
  • Protein 21.1 g
  • Water 61.7 g
Detailed nutrients

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

History

As pigeon cookery specialised, gizzard was portioned and sold ready for the pan. Dovecotes supplied squab meat across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures.

Dovecotes supplied squab meat across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures; gizzard of pigeon took a named place in that kitchen trade.

Dovecotes supplied squab meat across Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cultures. Cooks treated gizzard of pigeon as a cut with its own timing and sides.

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