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Deviled Kidneys

As I mention above, I prefer to use deer kidneys here, but lamb or pork kidneys also work well. And if you had a lot of little rabbit kidneys, they'd work, too. This dish is best served immediately after making it.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 200 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: British

Ingredients

  • ½ pound fresh mushrooms, cut into large-ish pieces (optional)
  • 2 to 4 deer kidneys
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1 ½ teaspoons dry mustard, Coleman’s if you can get it
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • Worcestershire sauce 
  • 3 tablespoons chicken, venison or beef stock

Instructions

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  1. Clean and trim the kidneys as above. Cut each half into 3 or 4 pieces. If you are using the mushrooms, sear them in a hot pan with 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until nicely browned on their edges. Remove them and set aside for the moment.
  2. Mix the flour with the cayenne, mustard, salt, and black pepper, and dust the kidneys with it.
  3. Get the pan very hot, then add 3 more tablespoons of butter. Brown the kidneys in the butter. You may need to press them down with a spatula, as they will want to arch upwards. Turn and cook another minute or two. Remove them and cut into pieces you’d like to eat.
  4. Return the kidneys and the mushrooms to the pan and add a big splash of Worcestershire and the stock, and shake the pan to meld everything together. Let this cook for a minute or two.
  5. Remove the kidneys and mushrooms and set them on top of your toast and boil down the sauce for a few minutes—don’t let it boil completely away—then pour it over everything and serve.

Notes

  • Note that the prep time doesn't include kidney soaking time. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 200kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Cholesterol 47mg (16%) Sodium 591mg (25%) Potassium 200mg (6%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 733IU (15%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 5mg (1%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 200

% Daily Value*

Calories 200kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Cholesterol 47mg 16%
Sodium 591mg 25%
Potassium 200mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 733IU 15%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 5mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.