A nutrient-rich Sous Vide Beef Heart recipe perfect for the carnivore diet. High in protein and healthy animal fats.
Introduction
What makes this Sous Vide Beef Heart truly special? Beef Heart is an incredibly nutrient-rich organ meat with a surprisingly mild taste similar to lean steak, while the Sous Vide cooking method is a precision cooking method that ensures perfect doneness from edge to edge. The temperature control in this recipe is key to developing deep, complex flavors in the Beef Heart. Whether you’re new to the carnivore diet or a seasoned pro, this recipe demonstrates how satisfying animal-based eating can be.
Recipe Details
- Prep Time: 6 minutes
- Cook Time: 371 minutes
- Total Time: 377 minutes
- Servings: 2
- Difficulty: Advanced
Ingredients
- 19 oz Beef Heart
- 4 oz Sardines
- 2 tbsp Bacon Fat
- 2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tsp Himalayan Salt
- 1 tsp Sea Salt
Instructions
- Take Beef Heart out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature (about 30 minutes).
- Season Beef Heart generously with Black Pepper, Himalayan Salt and Sea Salt.
- Preheat water bath to 130°F (54°C) for medium-rare.
- Seal Beef Heart in a vacuum-sealed bag with Bacon Fat.
- Cook for 1-2 hours (for steaks) or 6-8 hours (for tougher cuts).
- Finish with a quick sear in a hot cast-iron pan to develop a crust.
- Cook Sardines separately using the same method, or add it during the last 6 minutes of cooking time.
- Let the meat rest for 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Serve hot, optionally with additional Bacon Fat on top.
Nutrition Information
- Calories: 490
- Protein: 55g
- Fat: 30g
- Carbs: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Cholesterol: 241mg
- Sodium: 387mg