Giblets?

flashy · 02-12-2007, 14:37

Ok i know what they are, but could someone possibly tell me why they insist on stuffing them inside a chicken? what is the point of them? what use are they to anyone?

thankyamuchly

mrskitty · 02-12-2007, 14:39

I think people stew them n stuff like that ......

*wanders off to puke*

Edit-'There are a number of recipes that use giblets. If a bird is to be stuffed, the giblets are traditionally chopped and added to the stuffing. If not, they can be used for other purposes, such as giblet pie or, a Southern favorite, giblet gravy. With the exception of giblet gravy, the liver is not usually included in these recipes, as its strong flavor tends to overpower other ingredients. It may be used in liver-specific recipes, such as pâté or yakitori. Giblets can also be used to make alicot, a French stew.'

bloomin dirty southerners

flashy · 02-12-2007, 14:40

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Originally Posted by misskitty

I think people stew them n stuff like that ......

*wanders off to puke*

ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

derekgas · 02-12-2007, 14:40

I buy them without giblets now, but used to cook them with the chicken for the dog.

flashy · 02-12-2007, 14:42

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Originally Posted by derekgas

I buy them without giblets now, but used to cook them with the chicken for the dog.

well i usually buy a fresh chicken from th'asda but this week i went to tesco instead and bought a frozen one, and it had them in it

MargaretR · 02-12-2007, 14:42

They are used to make gravy stock (discarded after boiling in water)

Mick · 02-12-2007, 15:12

Sorry Flashytart i have never found any giblets in the lamb joints i get

flashy · 02-12-2007, 15:48

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Originally Posted by mick

Sorry Flashytart i have never found any giblets in the lamb joints i get

tut MICHAEL i did say CHICKEN lol

kathleen_firth · 02-12-2007, 19:02

i hate the thought of them giblets

entwisi · 02-12-2007, 19:50

aye, boil them in some water, remove and chop up for cat(liver and kidneys), use stock to make the gravy.

Job Done.

Its meat after all. I'm guessing you don't like Kidney and Liver at all then?

flashy · 02-12-2007, 19:52

i love liver, but i cant eat anything with too much iron in it, it has the same effect/affect (whichevers right) on me as coffee does

entwisi · 02-12-2007, 20:15

effect in that case.

So whats wrong with the chicken liver, lovely and tender, In fact I prefer Chicken Livers to Lamb.

flashy · 02-12-2007, 21:03

cant say as ive ever fancied chicken liver to be honest

MargaretR · 02-12-2007, 21:06

I used to freeze and save the chicken livers until Ihad enough to make chicken liver pate (with brandy added) --yummy on toast as a starter with side salad.
Then I found that M&S made it just as good so stopped taking all that trouble.

flashy · 02-12-2007, 21:08

...oh my...