Faire Garbage Recipe

Name: Faire Garbage
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken gizzard; ½ cup fresh parsley, packed down; 1 teaspoon fresh sage; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth; 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can water; 1 lb chicken liver; ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves; ¼ teaspoon mace; 3 12 ounces bread (2 slices homemade, 3 1/2 slices storebought); ¼ teaspoon ground ginger; 3 tablespoons verjuice or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar; ½ teaspoon salt; 10 saffron strands

Servings: persons

1 lb chicken gizzard
½ cup fresh parsley, packed down
1 teaspoon fresh sage
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth
1 (10 1/2 ounce) can water
1 lb chicken liver
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
¼ teaspoon mace
3 12 ounces bread (2 slices homemade, 3 1/2 slices storebought)
¼ teaspoon ground ginger
3 tablespoons verjuice or 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar
½ teaspoon salt
10 saffron strands

1
Cut up gizzards to remove the thin bits of gristle connecting the lumps of meat.
2
Wash and chop parsley and sage.
3
Put broth, water, gizzards, livers, parsley, sage, pepper, cinnamon, mace and cloves into a pot and bring to a boil.
4
Simmer uncovered 1 hour 10 minutes.
5
About 15 minutes before it is done simmering, remove about 3/4 cup of the broth (liquid only) and tear up the bread into it; let soak briefly and mash thoroughly with a mortar and pestle.
6
Put back into pot, bring back to a boil and cook, stirring often, about 5 minutes.
7
Add remaining ingredients and cook 5 minutes more, stirring often, then serve at once.

390

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb chicken gizzard, ½ cup fresh parsley, packed down, 1 teaspoon fresh sage, 1 (10 1/2 ounce) can condensed beef broth, and more.

Yes, Faire Garbage falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Faire Garbage

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