As we know Zweber Farms meat is a step above the rest. There is no comparison to the health benefits and taste of their organic, grass-fed, free-range beef to conventional meat sold in stores. What some of us may not know is the benefits and ways to eat more than just the meat. Using more of the animal not only supports our body, but also our responsibility to the animals and our planet. The Zweber Farm has cows, chickens and pigs which have organs and bones that we can safely consume!
In the article, “Discover Why Organ Meat is Better than taking a Multivitamin”, it states that organ meat is more nutrient dense than the meat itself and that there is more benefit when consuming nutrients in a whole food form like organ versus a multivitamin. Beef liver has potent amounts of nutrients including; vitamin A, riboflavin, niacin, vitamin b6, folate, vitamin b12, pantothenic acid, choline, iron, phosphorus, zinc, copper and selenium.
Organ meat has been labeled an ‘ancient superfood’ by some and said to be one of the most important foods in our diet. It used to be a staple in households, especially those in the midwest. Some of the organs that used to be normally consumed were; liver, tongue, brain, heart, kidney, thymus gland, pancreas, bone, gizzard and tripe (lining of stomach). Many cultures around the world still eat organ meat regularly including parts of Europe, South America and Asia.
Some of the ways to consume organs today:
Pan fried liver and onions
Liver pate
Organic, grass-fed hot dogs
Oven roasted chicken heart and liver
Homemade bone broth (recipe coming next month!)
Added to dog’s food in small amounts (only 5% of their diet)
Bone with marrow or Freeze ground liver for a tasty outdoor treat for your dog
Ground organ mixed into meat dishes and soups. No one ever knows it’s there and I get compliments on my chili and burgers everytime.
Here is a link to some delicious organ based recipes.
How to grind and mix cow liver into dishes
- Using kitchen scissors cut the liver into strips and place into a food processor. Depending on the size of processor this may need to be done in 2 or 3 batches.
- Once done processing, you can either use a spoon or ice cream scoop to scoop out the processed liver onto a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper or into an ice cube tray and then freeze.
- Once frozen, place all of the scoops or cubed liver into a freezer bag and store in freezer for individual use.
- Add 3-4 cubes (or more!) for each pound of hamburger meat for hamburgers, meatballs, chili, beef stew or vegetable soup.
Join me next month as we learn more about the benefits and ways to use bone and bone marrow for your entire family!