Should I rinse chicken livers before cooking them?
I bought some fresh packed chicken livers from the supermarket (refrigerated). At home I froze them. Today I've thawed them and they were bloody. I've put them into a bowl with cold water, then drained them. The water was reddish and small pieces of tisue were floating.
Was my approach ok/safe? How is it done in restaurant kitchens? Should I just drain the blood and water after thawing or wash them with cold water?
Best Answer
You should prepare the chicken livers by trimming away any fat, sinew, etc. You shouldn't need to rinse them, but it's OK to do so. Just be aware any time you are washing chicken or chicken parts that the bacteria can get all over your sink and kitchen, so I generally just confine to the cutting board and then wash it with warm, soapy water or put into dishwasher.
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Do you need to wash chicken livers before cooking?
To prevent them from tasting bitter and to make sure they cook properly, it's important to clean them correctly before you cook them. Soaking the livers in cold water and then removing any connective tissue will give you clean livers that are ready to cook.How do you clean fresh chicken livers?
You want to soak the liver for 30 to 90 minutes. The acid begins to denature the proteins which improves the texture and taste. But if you leave your liver for too long in the acid, it will start to \u201covercook\u201d the liver, creating an undesirable texture.How to Cook and Clean Chicken Livers / Chef Lessons
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