{"product_id":"beef-kidney","title":"Beef Kidney","description":"\u003ch4\u003eNeed the Nitty Gritty Details?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq2\"\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question1\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question1\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Shelf Life \u0026amp; Storage Tips\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003eThe beef kidneys should last up to a year in the freezer. You can slow thaw in the fridge or quick thaw in a bowl of cold water. Once thawed, it will last 1-2 days in the fridge.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question6\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question6\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Yummy Suggestions\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003eKidneys can be tough and thus require a long cooking time. They also must be cleaned before cooking (they've got sort of a funky smell to them).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBegin by removing as much of the fat and sinew (fibrous tissue) from the kidney as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoak kidneys in milk for at least 2 hours (or overnight) to help remove impurities, smells, and soften the meat.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003eBring a pot of water up to boil with the soaked kidneys in it. Cook them for about 30 seconds. They should be gray in color on the outside but not fully cooked. This step is to get rid of the blood scums in your cooking. Do not overcook them or they will turn tough.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003cli\u003eCube the kidneys and cook as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e \n\u003c\/ul\u003e\nBeef kidneys can be used in tons of dishes, like stews, stir-fries, savory pies, and soups. They pair well with strong, acidic flavors like mustard, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, and herbs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question7\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\" style=\"text-decoration-line: line-through;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question7\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Feed Ingredients\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\nAs the seasons allow, our cows are raised in the open pasture or field. They are 100% grass-fed and finished, which means they only eat their natural diet of grasses and what they forage on pasture. In the colder months, they have hay and free choice organic nutrients in the barn.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur cows are NEVER supplemented with grain feed. Our goal is to raise the healthiest and happiest animals possible!\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question10\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question10\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Common Questions\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat breed are your cows?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nOur beef cows are Black Angus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow long is the beef aged?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \nOur beef is dry aged (or hung) for about 10 days. But… the organs are harvested immediately, so they’re not aged at all!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhy do cow kidneys have a funky smell to them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKidneys are like the cow’s own personal Brita filter! They clean out all the junk from the blood, but that means they can get a bit stinky from stuff like urea and uric acid.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHow many kidneys does a cow have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJust like humans and every other animal, cows have 2!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIf kidneys are the animal's filter, should I be worried about impurities?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, this is definitely a concern with conventionally raised animals who are given routine drugs, fed grains sprayed with chemicals, etc. But since our cows are raised as naturally as possible, there's little worry about that yucky stuff.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDo your cows get mRNA vaccines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNope! At Miller's, it's a hard no for mRNA vaccines. None of our animals have or will get them. While we're on the topic, none of our farmers vaccinate their animals at all!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question11\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"plus\"\u003e+\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003clabel for=\"question11\" class=\"question\"\u003e\n    Honest Disclosure\u003c\/label\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"answers\"\u003eThe beef kidneys are packaged in HDPE plastic, which is the most environmentally stable of all plastics. It does not contain BPA, phthalates, heavy metals, harmful fumes, or allergens. But all plastic has the potential to leach chemicals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-decoration-line: line-through;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Miller's Bio Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155527798849,"sku":"3FRO04ME-BEE-BEEKID-2lb","price":5.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3685\/8177\/files\/1590625300_5ecf0414e2dfb.jpg?v=1750859905","url":"https:\/\/millersbiofarm.myshopify.com\/products\/beef-kidney","provider":"Miller's Bio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}