Duck Gizzards

• An organ found in the digestive track of certain birds, reptiles, fish and other creatures
• It is used to grind up food during digestion
• The gizzard is hard and small and made up primarily of membrane more than muscle
• The taste of gizzard is closely represented by that of chicken liver
• Gizzards are eaten as snacks, salads and in soups and is found in a variety of cultures and countries around the world

How do I prepare it?

• The gizzards are a tough organ that does require cleaning
• Use corn starch mixed with a bit of water to rub out any debris and dirt from the gizzards and then rinse thoroughly with clean water
• If used in soups, put the gizzards in boiling water before adding to your soup

Where can I buy this?

You can purchase gizzards fresh from most supermarkets
In Asian supermarkets, you can purchase duck and/or chicken gizzards by weight
Dried gizzards are also available in Asian specialty stores

Substitutes

• Duck or chicken liver is a good replacement for the gizzard

What is the cost?

• A pack of roughly 10 fresh duck gizzards cost $3.00 – $4.00 CAD

Any benefits?

• Often used in soups as a cough remedy

Any precautions?

• Internal organ consumption should be done in moderation as it is a cause to gout

Resources

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gizzard
• http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-gizzards.htm