Braised Pork Kidneys
Description
Pork kidneys require special preparation. It is important to remove the white, dense ducts and cores, and they must be thoroughly rinsed, brought to a boil, and then rinsed again until the water becomes clear. Regarding soaking, there are generally three suggested methods. The first is to soak the kidneys for 8–10 hours, changing the water periodically. The second method involves soaking them in a saltwater solution, then rinsing under running water. The third method is to soak them in cold water with baking soda for 20 minutes, then wash off the soda. I have tried all three methods, and there is no significant difference. In any case, during boiling, the water will become cloudy and foamy, which must be discarded, and this process should be repeated three times until the water becomes completely clear.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Pour water over the dried mushrooms and let them soak for 15–20 minutes.
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Step 3
Cut the kidneys in half lengthwise and remove the dense white parts (ducts).
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Step 4
Next, cut into pieces and place in a bowl. Pour over water with baking soda and let sit for 20 minutes.
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Step 5
Next, rinse the chopped kidneys thoroughly and place them in a pot. Pour in cold water and bring to a boil. Drain the water along with the foam and rinse the kidneys. Repeat this procedure three times.
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Step 6
Chop the onion and carrot and add them to a frying pan with sunflower oil. Sauté for 5-7 minutes. You will need half an onion and half a large carrot.
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Step 7
The mushrooms have soaked. Finely chop them and add to the pan with the vegetables. Cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
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Step 8
Kidneys that have already been boiled and rinsed three times are covered with clean water, then add bay leaf, half an onion, and peppercorns to the pot. You can also add allspice. Simmer over low heat for 5 minutes.
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Step 9
Next, transfer the kidneys to the pan with the vegetables and mushrooms. Cook over low heat, covered, for about 7 minutes. After turning off the heat, add garlic pressed through a garlic press.
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Step 10
Kidneys stewed with mushrooms are ready.