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Savory Turkey Gizzards
Created by: Howcan Team
Ingredients
- 1 lb turkey gizzards
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine the turkey gizzards, water, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the gizzards are tender.
- Drain the gizzards and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped bell pepper to the skillet and sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Add the cooked turkey gizzards to the skillet and pour in the chicken broth.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Serve the savory turkey gizzards hot as an appetizer or as a main course with your favorite side dishes.
Turkey gizzards have a rich history in Southern cuisine, particularly in the American South. These flavorful morsels were traditionally used in frugal cooking, as they were often discarded or given to pets. However, resourceful cooks soon discovered their potential and began incorporating them into various dishes. Today, turkey gizzards are celebrated for their unique texture and robust flavor. Chefs in the South have perfected the art of preparing gizzards, often marinating them in a blend of spices before slow-cooking to tender perfection. One renowned method is to braise them in a savory gravy until they reach a melt-in-your-mouth consistency. In the modern culinary scene, you can find exceptional turkey gizzards at soul food restaurants and barbecue joints across the Southern United States. The key to a stellar gizzard dish lies in the slow cooking process, which allows the flavors to meld and the texture to become irresistibly tender. Whether served as an appetizer, a side dish, or a main course, well-prepared turkey gizzards are a true Southern delicacy.
75 min
4
320 calories
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