Pork Heart with Stir Fry Vegetables
A muscle as hard-working as the heart makes a very lean and tasty cut of meat. If you haven't tried it before, you might be surprised by the steaky texture and succulent flavour of this under-appreciated gem.
Pork Heart with Stir Fry Vegetables
A muscle as hard-working as the heart makes a very lean and tasty cut of meat. If you haven't tried it before, you might be surprised by the steaky texture and succulent flavour of this under-appreciated gem.
- Serves: 4
- Prepare: 10 Minutes
- Cook: 15 Minutes
- Difficulty: medium
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC OFFAL?
As we value every animal we rear, we’re big believers in our nose to tail philosophy - making use of the entire carcass. Cuts like liver, kidney and heart are packed full of nutritional goodness and flavour, with the added bonus of being thrifty, too.
Ingredients
- 2 organic pork hearts, washed and sliced into Strips
- 2 red or yellow peppers, sliced
- 8 small carrots, sliced
- a handful of broccoli, sliced lengthways
- 1 onion, sliced
- a handful of shredded cabbage
- 100g mushrooms, sliced
- 400g bean sprouts
- 1 garlic clove, crushed
- 100ml hoisin sauce
- salt and pepper to season
- olive oil for frying
Method
- Heat a wok or deep sauté pan on the hob, adding a splash of olive oil
- When the oil's hot and shimmering, add the pork hearts to the pan. Keep the heat high and the pork moving until it's cooked through and starting to turn deliciously golden
- Throw the carrots and onion into the pan and cook until the onion is softening
- Add the pepper, broccoli, cabbage, mushrooms and garlic along with some seasoning and fry briskly for a minute or so before adding the bean sprouts and cooking for a minute more
- With the pan still on the heat, mix the hoisin sauce through the rest of the ingredients, combining everything well. Serve immediately with noodles or rice
WHO ARE THE ORGANIC BUTCHERY?
Starting life as an organic farm in the heart of the West Country, The Organic Butchery is proudly founded on a long history of organic principles. We source the best quality organic grass-fed and wild meats, sustainable fish and organic free-range poultry from trusted local suppliers and like-minded brands to guarantee the highest standards of animal welfare and environmental stewardship. Our mission is to approach butchery with a whole-carcass perspective, to make the most of every animal that crosses our blocks, which means we offer you cuts that you will never see on the supermarket shelves.
WHAT IS ORGANIC OFFAL?
As we value every animal we rear, we’re big believers in our nose to tail philosophy - making use of the entire carcass. Cuts like liver, kidney and heart are packed full of nutritional goodness and flavour, with the added bonus of being thrifty, too.
Frequently asked questions
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All of our offal is organic, it has come from animals that have been fed a natural diet, free from chemicals and antibiotics, so these organs are some of the healthiest you can eat. Offal is extremely nutritious and packed full of vitamins, minerals and amino acids that are essential for good health. Liver for example, is a great source of vitamin A. The heart is rich in vitamin B12 and the kidneys are great source of lean nutrition.
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All of our offal is organic, and we value every animal we rear so we're firm believers in eating head to hoof. This is how our grandparents would have eaten – making use of every part of the carcass. Unfortunately, as meat has become an everyday commodity, our collective food culture has lost sight of the nutritional value and deliciousness of some of the parts not considered 'prime'. Cuts like liver, kidney and heart are packed full of goodness and flavour and come with the added bonus of being thrifty. Haven't tasted much offal? Go on, give it try!
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Offal is often cast aside and not considered a ‘prime’ cut, however at The Organic Butchery we value every animal we rear so we're firm believers in eating head to hoof. This is how our grandparents would have eaten – making use of every part of the carcass. Offal cuts include liver, heart, kidneys, and tongue.
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Organic offal includes some of the lesser favoured cuts of meat but cooked well items like heart, liver, kidney and tallow or lard can be humble ingredients that make delicious meals. Because all of our offal comes from organic animals who have been ethically reared to some of the most stringent standards in the world of farming and food production, with animal welfare a top priority, you can be assured you are buying organic offal of the highest quality.