How and how much to cook a pork heart so that it is juicy

How to choose a pig heart

Pay attention to the color first. A high-quality offal, dark red or red-claret, without a pale gray tint. There are no spots, mucus, plaque or traces of strong wind on the heart. There is not much fat and it is light in color.

Pork heart is dense and elastic. After pressing, the fossa on the surface is quickly smoothed out. If this does not happen, and the product itself is flabby and loose, do not buy it. The smell should not be harsh, without extraneous notes.

If you decide to buy frozen pork heart, first make sure that there is very little ice in the package.

How to prepare a pork heart

First, rinse the offal, place in a bowl and cover with cool water to cover completely. After 15–20 minutes, remove, remove excess fat and large vessels.

Cut into halves or leave whole. Grinding is not worth it if you are going to cook in water, otherwise after boiling

heart will not be too juicy. It is better to cut the already boiled product before serving or using it to prepare various dishes.

Rinse the heart well again, while trying to remove any blood clots.

If you plan to cook frozen by-product, transfer it from the freezer to the refrigerator beforehand. When the heart is soft enough, prepare it for boiling in the same way as chilled.

How much to cook a pork heart

The cooking time depends on its version and will be from 1 to 2 hours. In a pressure cooker, the heart will get to the right condition faster than in a saucepan, multicooker or double boiler.

Another nuance: the older the animal was, the more time it may take.

To make sure the pork heart is cooked, just pierce it with a knife or with a fork. The tip should fit easily.

How to cook a pork heart in a saucepan

Place the offal in a saucepan and pour over with cold water to cover completely. Bring to a boil over high heat. Remove any foam that appears on the surface.

Reduce heat to low and continue cooking. After half an hour, drain the broth, add clean water. Cook for another 30 minutes and then change the liquid again. Toss in a whole carrot, onion, some root, if desired celery. Leave on fire for about half an hour.

Season to taste at the very end of cooking. When the heart is cooked, leave it to cool in the broth.

How to cook a pork heart in a slow cooker

Put the offal in the bowl of the machine. Pour in water to cover it completely, add your favorite spices. You can also add onions, carrots and celery root. Close the multicooker and set the "Quenching" mode for 1.5-2 hours.

When the heart is ready, season with salt to taste and leave to cool in the broth.

How to cook a pork heart in a double boiler

Cut the offal into small pieces. Season with spices to taste and let sit for 15-30 minutes or place immediately in a steamer bowl. Pour water into the machine and cook the pork heart for about 2 hours. Salt at the end of the process.

How to cook a pork heart in a pressure cooker

Offal put in a pressure cooker and fill with water so that it covers it completely. Add your favorite spices, onions and carrots if desired. Cook for about an hour. When the heart is ready, season with salt and leave in the broth.