5 Recipes For ADVANCED Organ Eaters

If you’re familiar with eating organs – or perhaps tried all of our Beginner Organ Meat Recipes, and want more – here are 5 advanced organ meat recipes…

Note: These aren’t your everyday cuts, but if you’re adventurous and want to experience traditional nose-to-tail eating (kidney, spleen, brain, tripe, tongue), these recipes will reward you with deep, culturally rooted flavor and SERIOUS nutrition.

1. Pan-Seared Veal Kidneys in Mustard Cream Sauce

Organ: Veal (or lamb) kidneys

Why it works: The creamy Dijon sauce balances the intensity of the kidneys with richness and acidity.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb veal kidneys, trimmed and soaked in milk or vinegar water
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, minced
• 1/2 cup cream
• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
• Salt, pepper, parsley

Instructions:

1. Soak kidneys for 1–2 hours to mellow the flavor. Rinse and trim.
2. Sauté shallots in butter, then add kidneys and cook until browned but still tender.
3. Add cream and mustard, stir until thickened. Season to taste.
4. Serve with mashed potatoes or sautéed greens.

Chef’s Tip: Do not overcook kidneys — they become rubbery quickly.

2. Slow-Braised Beef Spleen Stew

Organ: Beef spleen

Why it works: Low and slow cooking transforms this tough organ into a tender, flavorful stew ingredient.

Ingredients:

• 1 beef spleen (skin removed), diced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 can crushed tomatoes
• 1 cup beef broth
• Italian herbs, salt, pepper
• Olive oil

Instructions:

1. Simmer spleen in water for 2 hours, then drain and dice.
2. In a pot, sauté onion, garlic, and carrot. Add spleen and brown slightly.
3. Add tomatoes, broth, and herbs. Simmer on low heat for 1.5–2 hours until everything is soft and savory.
4. Serve with crusty bread or rice.

Chef’s Tip: Spleen soaks up flavor like a sponge — season boldly.

3. Crispy Fried Brain with Lemon & Herbs

Organ: Lamb or calf brain

Why it works: When properly prepared, brains are silky and mild — the crispy exterior creates an incredible contrast.

Ingredients:

• 1 brain (lamb or calf), soaked in vinegar water
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1/2 cup flour or breadcrumbs
• Fresh lemon, parsley
• Salt, pepper, butter or oil

Instructions:

1. Soak brain in vinegar water for 2–3 hours, rinse thoroughly, and remove membrane.
2. Simmer in salted water for 10 minutes. Cool and slice.
3. Dredge in egg and flour, then fry in butter or oil until golden.
4. Serve with lemon wedges and fresh herbs.

 Chef’s Tip: Keep it simple — lemon and salt bring out the best flavor.

4. Spicy Mexican Beef Tripe (Menudo-Inspired)

Organ: Beef tripe (stomach lining)

Why it works: Tripe soaks up spices beautifully and becomes tender in a chili-based broth.

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs beef tripe, cleaned and cut into strips
• 1 onion, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 dried guajillo chilis (or chili powder)
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt, pepper
• Lime, cilantro, onion for garnish

Instructions:

1. Rinse tripe well, then boil with onion and garlic for 2 hours.
2. Blend chilis with some of the broth to make a red sauce.
3. Add sauce and cumin to the pot. Simmer another 30 mins.
4. Garnish with lime juice, chopped onions, and cilantro.

 Chef’s Tip: Menudo is often eaten as a hangover cure — it’s rich in electrolytes and collagen.

5. Slow-Cooked Beef Tongue Tacos

Organ: Beef tongue

Why it works: Tongue is rich, fatty, and unbelievably tender after slow cooking. It’s also popular in many cuisines — from Jewish delis to Mexican taquerías.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole beef tongue
• 1 onion, halved
• 4 garlic cloves
• 2 bay leaves
• Salt
• Corn tortillas and toppings (onions, salsa, cilantro)

Instructions:

1. Simmer tongue with onion, garlic, and bay leaf for 3–4 hours until tender.
2. Peel off the outer skin while warm (it comes off easily).
3. Slice or shred and season with salt, lime, or taco spices.
4. Crisp in a hot skillet and serve in tortillas with toppings.

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