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Stewed Mutton Kidneys with Sherry Demi-Glace
Quartered mutton kidneys in sherry demi-glace with finely chopped shallots and a little chopped parsley.
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Step 1
Carefully skin twelve very fresh raw mutton kidneys and cut each into four even quarters. Keep the prepared kidneys chilled until cooking.
Step 2
Heat one tablespoon of melted lard in a black frying pan. Add the kidney quarters, toss for about thirty seconds, then cook briskly for about three minutes, tossing gently. Drain in a sieve and discard the drained fat.
Step 3
Heat one teaspoon of melted butter in a saucepan with room to mix the kidneys and sauce. Add six small, finely chopped shallots and cook for about one minute without browning.
Step 4
Measure one gill of hot prepared demi-glace. Loosen this measured portion with a little hot prepared unsalted veal broth until it is somewhat fluid.
Step 5
Add the drained kidneys to the shallots with half a gill of sherry, the loosened demi-glace, half a teaspoon of salt and one saltspoon of cayenne pepper. Mix lightly with a wooden spoon.
Step 6
Cook briskly for about five minutes as a guide. Check the centres of the kidney quarters with a clean food thermometer and continue cooking as needed until they reach 70°C for two minutes.
Step 7
Transfer to a hot, deep dish, sprinkle with a very little chopped parsley and serve promptly.
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