#offal

[fhtagn-and-tentacles]

OFFAL #5

by Roberto Padula

#tentacles #fhtagn #roberto padula #concept art #guts #organs #perfume #fragrance #intestines #offal #advertising #marketing #horror #fhtagnnn

[queer-here-and-in-fear]

hey btw if you've ever dealt with depression/feeling unloved and like psychological horror, play offal. its free, decently quick - graphics are good and characters are charming as shit.

and also, playing it for five minutes lead to me crying into my pillow like a baby. i am not a crier but FUCK. if youve ever been depressed, youve probably been moriah [the mc]. especially if your trans, as moriah is too.

(and as a bonus: if you like the concept but hate jumpscares - you'll be ok. im somebody who has screamed and cried playing roblox's piggy, and the horror part more unsettled me than scared the fuck out of me with jumpscares)

#offal #nox text posts #game rec #it has three comments on itch.io and zero playthroughs i can find and that is NOT OK #ive only got one ending im already obsessed. #setting this bitch up for queue SO HARD

[strangebiology]

What does your slaughterhouse do with the organs/offal? Also - thank you for sharing these photos, I always appreciate behind the scenes documentation when it comes to butchering.

Hi!

I photographed and documented two slaughterhouses for the book. (And I had been to one in Connecticut before, but I only took a few cell phone pics. I might add them to my GRAPHIC slaughterhouse album as well as the pics from the other two places.) Here are my three experiences regarding what they do with the organs and such.

Connecticut: Butcher: "I'm checking the gallbladder for gallstones. We sell it to China and it's worth more if it has gallstones."

Me: "Huh. That's interesting that you can get a use out of that."

Butcher: "We use every part of the animal."

Me: "What's that bucket of organs over there going to be used for?"

Butcher: "I have to pay someone to take that away and get rid of it."

Colorado State University:

They said all the leftovers go to a rendering facility, even the hooves. I'm working on confirming that. When I was there they collected a bunch of organs for students in one of the animal science classes. I don't know where they'd go after that. (Fun fact, CSU is where Temple Grandin works!)

307 Meats

They said the extra goes in the trash.

(Fun fact, 307 Meats is where Jeffree Star's yaks die!)

Note that all three were quite small facilities, with 307 being the fastest. I asked to go to a slaughterhouse at JBS, the biggest meat producer in the world, in Colorado but they wouldn't let me. I wonder if bigger facilities have less waste due to their efficiency?

#dead animals #offal #slaughterhouse

[jonaswpoetry]

Carrion regardless

If keenest steel could enter

at my sternum, then carve

down, through umbilical

—

scars, before halting shortly

after & withdrawing, so what’s

been hid behind defiled flesh

—

does foolishly collapse upon

shining floors — would that

be offal?

@nosebleedclub November Prompts xxvi. offal

#nosebleedclub #offal #poetry #writing #spilled ink #poetsontumblr #my poetry #tw: injury #tw: mutilation #tw: violence #pun #tw: pun

[soupblessings]

#soup #greek #easter #lamb #offal #rice #lettuce #mageiritsa

[tastesoftamriel]

So obviously the Bosmer use offal (in fact, they argue that it's the best part of the animal!) but what of other cultures? Which ones make use of organ meats, and which consider it to be largely taboo? Which organs are exceptions, in those cases? Most people are at least willing to make exceptions for the fancy ones like pâté or foie gras.

Offal isn't for everyone (it's me, I'm everyone), but each race abides by the motto of "waste not, want not" when it comes to meat. These are some popular dishes based around offal from across Tamriel.

Altmer

Offal is, unsurprisingly, not particularly popular in Summerset, beyond foie gras. But foie gras is overrated, so I'm going to tell you about a popular worker's dish, made of kidney and liver. The organs are lightly fried in butter, and served on a crispy bed of kale chips, dried seaweed, and fried parsnips. Simple, healthy, and wholesome!

Argonians

Cold pig's intestines with pickled ginger is a common Argonian appetiser, which is served alongside an array of other dishes and steamed rice. It's definitely not my favourite, but mixing it with the other side dishes definitely helps you forget that you're chowing down on innards.

Bosmer

Every part of the animal is used in Bosmeri culture, and that of course means lots of offal in Valenwood! One of the more appetising treats I've tried were dried, seasoned cow lung, cut into slices and deep fried. Crunchy, flavourful, and far more interesting than standard jerky.

Bretons

Goose liver foie gras is certainly popular, but discerning Bretons know that duck liver makes for a rich pâté with an almost overwhelmingly meaty flavour. Smooth, airy, and mousse-like, this pâté is served with crisp sliced sourdough and baked vegetable chips.

Dunmer

Fish eyes are a prized delicacy among the Dunmer, and they are always offered to the most prominent person at the table. Best served with saltrice sauce and pickled comberry mince, the texture still irks me. Some people like them so much that most Dunmeri fishmongers sell fish eyes in bulk.

Imperials

Brains? Really, Talviel? Unfortunately, yes. In Bruma, cold roasted slices of veal brains, and fried veal brains, are common foods. The cold roasted brains are served with tomato sauce, while the fried veal brains could almost fool you into thinking it's schnitzel.

Khajiit

Sorry, it's brains again, this time in curry form. Goat or cow brains are thinly sliced, quickly grilled over coals, and tossed into a rich, yellow coconut-based curry with potatoes and peas. This is probably about as appetising as brains get for me.

Nords

Beef and horse heart blood sausages are a Skyrim household staple, due to their ability to last for ages and their rich, meaty taste. Heart, blood, fat, juniper berries, prunes, and spices are the secret ingredient to a dried sausage. Best eaten cold in thin slices atop rye bread.

Orcs

A traditional stronghold food is an ox blood soup with stewed organ meat and thinly sliced beef tongue. This flavoursome soup is nutritious, but definitely an acquired taste. It's served with fresh crusty bread, or boiled potatoes and butter.

Redguards

The Redguards of the Alik'r know scarcity, and as a result, every part of the goat is used from meat to skin to bones and horns. Goat innards of all kinds are mixed with mashed chickpeas and spices, and shaped into bricks to be grilled over a coal fire. These organ koftas are served with a creamy tomato gravy, or atop cous cous with yoghurt sauce.

#world building #worldbuilding #tes #the elder scrolls #Food #Offal

[zooniversefinds]

#offal #grey wolf #gray wolf #zoouniverse #trail cam #trail cams

[arthropooda]

#Meat #Pasta #Food #Stuff I've been cooking #No recipe #Level 10 cooking skill 🍳 #Cheesy #Sausage #Chicken #Crispy organs #Offal #🤤 #the right consistency #not like horrible indestructible stones this time 😂

[ataleoftwopitties]

These past few years, I have become a huge advocate for feeding fresh food to dogs to enhance their lives. However, you don't exactly have to transition your dog to a 100% fresh food diet in order to gain the benefits of fresh food.

Simply adding fresh food to your dog's kibble can go a long way in improving their nutrition and overall health. For instance, one study done a group of dogs in 2005 revealed that feeding vegetables just three times a week had significantly lowered their risk of developing cancer, compared to dogs who were only fed kibble.

Asian markets, in particular, have some very beneficial fresh food items that aren't typically found at your local grocery store. These food items, however, are not intended to fully replace your dog's food. Remember - too much of something good can be bad for you.

Instead, they should be offered in moderation as treats, or just small amounts topped over an already complete and balance meal. As a general rule of thumb, treats/toppers should never make more than 10% of your dog's overall diet.

Bok choy (Chinese cabbage) is full of essential vitamins and minerals needed to support a dog’s eyesight, cardiac function, digestion, bone strength, and immunity. Sulfurophane - a compound found in bok choy and other cruciferous vegetables - has been linked to inhibiting cancer cell growth, lowering blood pressure, and activating the nuclear factor Nrf2 which prevents the development of diabetes and its complications. Bok choy’s low calorie, high fiber content also make it a good option for a snack/food topper for dogs who need to control their weight. 

Preparation: Lightly steam or boil for better nutrient absorption. Cooking will also help neutralize the enzyme (myrosinase) that can decrease thyroid function. You should also chop/trim their long leaves to avoid choking hazards.

Goji berries (wolfberries) are rich in amino acids, carotenoids which support healthy vision, and polyphenols that have anti-inflammatory, anti-tumor, and cardio-protective properties. Studies on goji berry supplementation in animals have shown that it has the potential to help lower cholesterol, protect the liver by increasing hepatic antioxidant activity, as well as enhance metabolic homeostasis and prevent diabetes-induced renal inflammation. 

Preparation: Remove stems if still attached and cut/mash berries. If dried, soak in water until softened to avoid passing straight through the GI tract and losing the benefits of its nutrients. 

Offal refers to the internal organs and variety meats of animals that can be consumed as food (i.e. lung, heart, kidney, liver, gizzard, head, feet, etc.) The word 'offal' literally translates to "fall off", and thus, whatever falls off the skeleton during the butchering process. Offal is densely loaded with essential vitamins, minerals, proteins, and fats - so small amounts go a long way. Pet owners who use these as ingredients as part of a complete and balanced recipe should keep in mind that each organ is unique in its nutrient profile - dependent on the animal it is sourced from and how it is raised. For example, grass-fed beef may contain less fat yet more vitamin A and E than grain-fed beef, and beef liver has significantly more vitamin A and copper than chicken liver.

Preparation: Boil in water or low-sodium broth. May also be baked or dehydrated into jerky treats.

Oyster mushrooms are a good source of protein and fiber, and vitamins that support healthy digestion. They can help to increase satiety and maintain healthy body weight. Oyster mushrooms are also full of pantothenic acid which help to maintain cognitive function and healthy skin/coat. Beta-glucans derived from oyster mushrooms have also been shown to reduce inflammation and strengthen immunity. 

Preparation: Lightly sauté or boil in water or low-sodium broth. Raw or dried mushrooms can be difficult for dogs to digest. 

Purple sweet potato (Ube or Okinawan sweet potato) are typically found in grocery stores more commonly during the fall/winter seasons. They contain more antioxidants than regular sweet potatoes due to the anthocyanins that cause their violet hue. While all potato varieties may impact blood sugar levels because of their high carbohydrate content, purple potatoes may exert less of an effect because of their high polyphenol content that decreases the absorption of starches in the intestines. In addition, they have been linked to improving blood pressure, likely due to their high potassium content. 

Preparation: Peel skin and bake until soft for better digestibility and to prevent intestinal blockages. May be boiled and drained to reduce oxalate intake for dogs with a history of bladder stones, or prone to urinary issues. 

Quail eggs are small, yet packed with protein and essential fatty acids, and have a higher ratio of iron, riboflavin, and vitamin b12 than chicken eggs. It is even safe and can be beneficial to feed them with the shells included for added calcium. Quail eggs have been linked to improving bone growth/healing, reducing liver damage, and increasing energy levels. While some studies have shown evidence of quail eggs treating allergies in humans and mice, they may be less likely to trigger reactions than chicken eggs in dogs who have poultry sensitivities.

Preparation: Wash thoroughly, and handle gently as they are more fragile due to their tiny size. Cooking methods are similar to that of chicken eggs, yet require less time. 

Sardines contain all the amino acids your dog needs for optimal health, making it a "complete protein". They are also notorious for being rich in omegas and coenzyme q-10, which help support heart and brain health. What sets sardines apart from other fish, too, is that they are smaller and more short-lived species than larger predator fish and may have less of a risk for mercury poisoning. Because they are so small and have soft bones, you can feed them whole to your pets.

Preparation: Bake or dehydrate. If already purchased as dried, be sure to make sure there is no added salt or seasonings. If canned, preferably those stored in water only.

Sushi rice (Japanese sticky rice) has a high proportion of starch and moisture, giving it a stickier texture when cooked. Sushi rice has virtually zero fat, yet still provides a desirable balance of nutrients while remaining gentle on a dog’s digestive tract. Its higher iron content than regular rice supports healthy blood circulation and can provide more energy to dogs who are recovering from illness. Cooling/refrigerating the rice before serving also enables more retrogradation of prebiotic fiber, helping to lower glycemic responses and maximize intestinal function.

Preparation: Rinse thoroughly and soak in water (with 1tbsp apple cider vinegar - optional) before cooking. If you don’t have a rice cooker or instant pot, boil on the stove until the water is completely absorbed. May be cooked with bone broth for added flavor. You can also use small amounts of beet root powder, turmeric, or blue spirulina to add color and nutrients.

#asian markets #pet food #dog treats #bok choy #goji berries #offal #oyster mushrooms #quail eggs #sardines #sushi rice #purple sweet potato

[birdslime]

So! I went on a journey to try some slightly more uncommon schmeats!

In my list is offal of course! Because i have already tried something akin to chitlins in tacos which is Delicious, and beef lung too, and amongst others i Do loooove tendons in pho as well~

So the first one was:

kidney~

Big reason too is im cheap and i love cheap meat

I spent time wondering, trying to work out a recipe that would make this Singular, Giant, $4 dollar kidney Fantastic and i came up with:

Searing the kidney on both sides, seasoned with beef bouillon and white pepper on a stainless steel pot

Add some oil and hella yellow onions to the same pot, let them cook down a bit until a bit past translucent and add butter, then fancily chopped garlic. Add some salt or beef bouillon, then covered the bottom of the pot with this Really acidic white wine i had and let it reduce. Add some worcestershire sauce.

While onions cook and sauce reduces, chop the seared kidney, cover pieces lightly with flour and then add to the pot, add 2 giant bay leaves.

Let that cook together a bit, added some dill and some oregano, it happened to need no more salts.

So! The taste was fine at first, hella strong. I think this may ne what is considered a "gamey" taste but the only gamey meats ive had are pigeons when i was like 12.

So a bit of metallic taste, perhaps gamey...? Taste lingers and so does the smell, very strong taste but fine overall.

The Texture though, is another story. See, i did Not chop the kidney horizontally because i didnt think about it, and i Really feel like smaller, bite size pieces would've helped a LOT. So, the texture... hooooo boi

It felt like a thick-ass shiitake mushroom, which sounds Fine, but its The Weirdest texture ive ever had in my mouth. Plus, seemingly i overcooked it (didnt stew/braise long enough to be tender, just enough for it to be hella chewy...) and the outer part was chewy and the inside... sandy..??? Hellish.

I wanted So bad to like it. I tried So hard to make my kidney taste fancy. My kitchen looked like Hannibal Lecter's. I planned this recipe for like 2 weeks....... and what do i have to show for man... Grayest dish ive ever made in my life, texture the Bane of my life,,, taste is quite like fancy dogfood,,,,,,,

This one was Not a win bois.

Notes:

-Yes, yes i rested the damn kidney!!! It was chilling there for like a good ~10min before i even cut it it just bled itself.

-Apparently youre supposed to cook them to like, rare or so

-A pâte made of this could probably taste pretty good! But ive never made a spreadable meat product before.. perhaps ill chop it even finer and mix those bits with some rendered tallow and it will be palatable then

-No meat tastes like a kidney, in both texture and taste it was fairly unique!

-The fat part the suet was the best part for me!

-The cat Really liked the smell so at least Someone enjoyed something about this!! (didnt give him any though because alliums >.>)

Overall, though i aint willing to try this again anytime soon, perhaps this will not be the end! Definitely wanna try something else next though..

I think it was a brave first shot :}

#food journey #journey #offal #kidney #recipe #blood #my recipe #my post #story #long story #long post #my story

[misforgotten2]

Thymus confess, I have never tried sweetbreads.

The Family Circle Meat Cookbook   1957

#cookbook #cook book #sweet bread #meat #1950s #1950's #offal #funny #humor #humour

[thegreatwhinger]

Sheep

If you're daft enough to believe that the Liver King looks the way he does due to a diet of 'bull's testicles, raw animal livers and cows' brains' you were bound to be bilked by someone sooner or later.

I can't be the only person who grew up with the truism that if something looks too good to be true, it most likely is.

Or a variation better suited for our times: If someone looks like they're taking as much steroids as offal, then maybe they are.

#The Liver King #YouTube #exercise #influencers #flim-flam #charlatan #offal

[queenketouk]

ZERO-CARB CARNIVORE | SAUTÉED HEART & LIVER

Zero-Carb Carnivore | Sautéed Heart & Liver the easy-peasy Italian way. No bitterness. No metallic taste. Neither chewy nor tough. These are the best super-foods on the planet. Read the full article

#beefheart #beefliver #calfliver #carnivore #dairyfree #gluten-free #highprotein #italian #keto #lowcarb #offal #organmeat #oxliver #zerocarb #superfood

[tastesoftamriel]

What are some dishes from around Tamriel that make use of parts of an animal that would typically be thrown out? Similar to how haggis makes use of the animal's innards, and how there's cultures that will eat boar trotters and some that will eat the genitals of cattle

Greetings! I recently answered a similar question concerning offal here! ~Talviel

#Asks #Offal #Meat #Food #world building #Worldbuilding #Tes #the elder scrolls

[zooniversefinds]

#offal #bald eagle #zoouniverse #trail cam #trail cams #gore /

[sallygcronin]

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Carol Taylor's - Culinary A - Z Rewind - 'O' for Oats, Offal, Octopus, Oranges and Oysters.

Welcome to a repeat of the series from Carol Taylor, the wonderful Culinary A – Z and a reminder, not only of the amazing variety of food we have available to us today from around the world, but delicious recipes to showcase them. Carol also introduces to cooking methods and kitchen equipment that assist in creating meals for all occasions. Welcome once again to Carols Cooking Column and today in…

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#Carol Taylor&039;s - Culinary A - Z Rewind - &039;O&039; for Oats #Octopus #Offal #Oranges and Oysters.