Southern Fried Gizzards, Stewed

Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4


• 1 lb chicken gizzard


• 3 garlic cloves


• 1 small onion, halved


• 1 small carrot


• 1 bay leaf


• herbs, of your choice such as thyme and majoram


• 1 cup all-purpose flour


• 2 teaspoons salt (to taste)


• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)


• 1 teaspoon old bay seasoning or 1 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt or 1 teaspoon onion powder


• 1 egg, beaten

Recipe

• 1 in a pot, combine gizzards with garlic, onion, carrot, bay leaf and herbs. add enough water to cover and bring to a boil. reduce to a simmer and cook 40-60 minutes, until gizzards are fork tender. drain gizzards and cool to room termperature. reserve broth for another use.


• 2 cut gizzards into 1/2" chunks, working around any gristle or tendons.


• 3 combine flour with salt, cayenne and seasoning. beat egg in a small bowl.


• 4 in a pot or deep skillet, heat 1 1/2 to 2 quarts of vegetable oil to 350°f dip each piece of gizzard in egg, then in flour. be sure to coat them well or the coating will not be crisp.


• 5 place coated gizzard pieces into oil and cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown and crisp. drain on a rack. serve immediately.