Modern culture makes the world of animal organs scary - but not only can these organs be delicious, they are the most nutrient-dense foods in the world. Perhaps you've heard of the most commonly eaten organ, liver, but did you know it's the most vitamin dense food in the world? In fact, natural carnivores usually ignore flesh and first target the organs after they've killed their prey - a testament to the richness of organs.
Liver is the most nutrient dense food in the world. It contains a huge amount of practically every vitamin needed for the human body in animal forms - which are far more absorbable in the body than their plant-based counterparts. However, it has quite a strong taste and can taste terrible if overcooked. Here are some tips:
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The mildest tasting livers are calf livers and lamb livers. If you can't stomach beef liver, go for the milder cuts.
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Eat pasture-raised and locally sourced liver if possible. Liver is much cheaper than muscle meats, so it's often worth paying a bit more for better sourcing.
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Don't overcook it! Liver tastes amazing whrn medium rare, but terrible at well done. The creamy taste of liver disappears as it gets cooked. There is a risk of pathogen infection, which is why getting liver from reputable sources is important.
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[–] Betty_Adams 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
I should really eat more liver. I am chronically anemic and can't absorb liver from plant sources very well...But it tastes like someone mixed sand, clay, and bile...