Simple ways to include organ meats in your diet
chicken liver
Organ meats are a staple on the GAPS protocol and I admit, the first time I did GAPS, I didn't understand the importance of them and kind of ignored that part. Now I aim to get them into my families diet whenever I can. Not only are they extremely nutrient dense, they are much cheaper than muscle meats like steak. They also help to create adventurous eaters which I really value. If you're new to organ meats here are a few easy ways to include them:
Grate them into meals- Keeping frozen beef heart, liver or kidneys on hand is a great way to use small amounts frequently. Adding grated beef heart into a str fry or soup goes virtually undetected because it tastes more like a muscle meat. Liver and kidney can be slightly more obvious so start with very small amounts
Frozen liver pills- Freeze beef liver for at least 15 days to make sure any parasites are dead. This is an important step because we are not cooking the liver. Defrost liver and cut into bite sized pills. Place on a cookie sheet over parchment paper and freeze again. When they are frozen you can move them into a bag or container so they don't stick together. Swallow 1-2 a day as you would a pill.
Roast bone marrow- This recipe is so easy and delicious and even the pickiest eater is likely to enjoy it
Choose small animals- Chickens, ducks, quail etc. have very small and mild tasting organs. For this reason they are a good option to introduce if wanting to make a delicious pate spread. I recommend using chicken livers sautéed in lots of butter, onions, and garlic. Squeeze a bit of fresh lemon juice and blend with some homemade creme fraise or yoghurt. Pour into small jars and enjoy. This freezes extremely well so it's easy to defrost and enjoy whenever you like.