Kidneys - Akaushi Wagyu

Individual Cut

Bones & Offal Primal · Available in Whole Share Only Shares

Kidneys

Also known as Beef Kidneys

A cornerstone of traditional British cuisine. Soak, trim, and braise into steak and kidney pie.

Marbling 1/5

Tender

Rich

Beefy

Fat Content

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Butcher Specs

Avg Weight1-2 lbs per pair

ThicknessN/A

Bone OptionN/A

PackagingVacuum-sealed

Your Share Yield

Whole Share~1 pair

Half ShareWhole share only

Carcass %Varies (Bones & Offal)

Anatomy

PrimalBones & Offal

LocationAbdominal cavity

MuscleRenal tissue

Perfect For

When to Reach for the Kidneys

Steak and Kidney Pie Traditional British Adventurous Cooking

How to Cook It

Three Ways to Perfection

Akaushi kidneys is forgiving thanks to its marbling. These are our recommended methods.

Method 01

Steak and Kidney Pie

Soak 2 hours in milk. Trim and cube. Brown with cubed chuck. Braise in stock and stout 1.5 hours. Top with puff pastry at 400°F.

Braise 1.5 hours → Pastry 400°F 25 min

The milk soak removes stronger mineral flavors.

Method 02

Deviled Kidneys

Split, season with mustard, Worcestershire, cayenne. Pan fry 2 min per side.

Pan fry → 2 min per side

A traditional English breakfast item.

Method 03

Braised in Sherry

Slice, sear quickly, braise in sherry with shallots 20 minutes.

Sear → Braise 20 min

Slightly pink inside or they become rubbery.

The Traditional Cut That Built a Cuisine

Kidneys are an acquired taste. In British cooking, steak and kidney pie is a national treasure. Proper preparation is essential: soak in milk for two hours, trim the inner fat, then braise with chunks of chuck in a rich gravy under puff pastry.

Steak and kidney pie made with Akaushi is British comfort food at its highest form.

Pair It With

Cuts That Complement

Build a complete meal or a tasting experience by pairing the kidneys with these cuts from your share.

Liver

Bones & Offal

Two organs, two British traditions.

Heart

Bones & Offal

Three organs for the adventurous.

Chuck Roast

Chuck

Cube the chuck alongside the kidneys for pie.

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Heart

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Pure lean muscle.

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