{"product_id":"pork-kidney","title":"Pork 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\"\u003eOur pork kidneys come frozen and vacuum-sealed to maintain freshness. For best use, store in the freezer for up to 1 year, or in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYou can slow thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Or quick thaw in a bowl of cold water, changing the water every 20-30 minutes until thawed.\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\"\u003e\nKidneys can be tough, and require a long cooking time. They also must be cleaned before cooking, (they've got sort of a funky smell to them).\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-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. \u003cstrong\u003eThis step is to get rid of the blood scums in your cooking. Do not overcook them or they will turn tough.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube the kidneys and cook as desired.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\nPork 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.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\n\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\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\nOur pigs are raised in the woods. In addition to the nuts and roots and other foraged foods they find solo, the pigs are fed lots of skim milk and a corn \u0026amp; soy free feed. The feed contains a blend of peas, fish meal, seashell flour, alfalfa meal, wheat middlings, kelp, probiotics, vitamins, and minerals.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question10\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\" style=\"text-decoration-line: line-through;\"\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\u003e\nWhat are the health benefits to eating pork kidneys?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPork kidneys pack a punch of protein, amino acids, iron, and a ton of vitamins like C, D, K, B, A. Plus, they've got phosphorus, niacin, and copper, too.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nWhy do pork kidneys have a funky smell to them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nKidneys are like the pig'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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nHow many kidneys does a pig have?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nJust like humans and every other animal, pigs have 2!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\nIf 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 pigs are raised as naturally as possible, there's little worry about that yucky stuff.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cinput type=\"checkbox\" id=\"question11\" name=\"q\" class=\"questions\" style=\"text-decoration-line: line-through;\"\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\"\u003eOur pork 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\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Miller's Bio Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42155534614593,"sku":"3FRO04ME-POR-PORKI-0.5lb","price":5.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/3685\/8177\/files\/1591125147_5ed6a49b57599.jpg?v=1750859808","url":"https:\/\/millersbiofarm.myshopify.com\/products\/pork-kidney","provider":"Miller's Bio Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}