Peppered Gizzard
Peppered gizzard is a lip-smacking, mouthwatering delicacy that makes an excellent snack. If you have never tried gizzards before, this will make a believer out of you!
Servings: 8
Calories: 211kcal
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs gizzard
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 habanero pepper
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 tsp bouillon powder
- 1/2 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- salt to taste
- scallions optional to garnish
Instructions
- Wash gizzards and boil for 15 minutes with some salt and pepper.
- Coarsely blend the bell pepper and habanero pepper.
- Chop the onions and scallions.
- When the gizzards are done, drain in a colander.
- Add frying oil to a large pan.
- When the oil gets hot, gently add the gizzards and let fry till crispy.
- Take out when done.
- In a smaller pan, add ½ cup from the same frying oil and add chopped onions.
- When wilted, add the blended peppers, bouillon powder, thyme, and black pepper.
- Taste for salt and add some more if needed.
- Add in the gizzards and stir till well mixed in.
- Let simmer on low heat for 10 minutes.
- Add chopped scallions and serve!
Notes
This recipe serves 8 (about 3oz) and contains 1 net carb per serving.
- To cut down on the heat, use ½ or ¼ habanero pepper instead of one whole.
- To increase the heat, add a teaspoon of cayenne pepper.
- To freeze, boil and fry a large batch and freeze in portions. Prepare and mix with sauce when ready to eat.
Nutrition
Calories: 211kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 66mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 478IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Iron: 1mg