How To Cook Cow Heels

Have you ever come across cow heels while wandering in the meat section of your supermarket? Cow heels are a popular delicacy in many countries and cultures, primarily because they are incredibly nutritious, affordable, and tasty. They are full of collagen and amino acids that are extremely beneficial to the human body.

Before Cooking Cow Heels

It's necessary to clean and prepare cow heels properly before you begin to cook them. Ask your butcher to chop the cow heels into small pieces so that they cook evenly. Next, clean the cow heels thoroughly by washing them with cold running water. You can use a knife to remove any excess fat or dark patches from the cow heels.

Ingredients Required to Cook Cow Heels

• 1 kg cow heels
• 2 onions, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp black pepper
• Salt to taste
• Water

Cooking Cow Heels

Now that you have cleaned and prepared the cow heels, let's get down to the cooking process. Here's how you can prepare the perfect cow heels:

1. Preheat a large pot on medium heat.
2. Add a little bit of oil to the pot.
3. Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until they become translucent.
4. Add the garlic and sauté for another two minutes.
5. Add the chopped carrots and celery stalks, and sauté for a few minutes until they soften.
6. Add the cow heels to the pot and mix well.
7. Add the bay leaves, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt to taste.
8. Pour enough water to cover the cow heels and vegetables completely.
9. Cover the pot and let it simmer for about 2-3 hours on low heat.
10. Check the cow heels occasionally and add more water if necessary.

Serving Cow Heels

Your delicious cow heels are now ready! You can serve them in many ways.

• You can serve it as a stew, with some rice or bread.
• You can even serve it as a soup, with some freshly chopped herbs, drizzled with olive oil.
• Alternatively, you can combine the cow heels with some vegetables and make a delicious cow heels stir-fry.

Irrespective of how you serve these cow heels, we're sure you will enjoy this delicacy.

Conclusion

Cow heels may not be the most popular cut of meat. Still, they carry a lot of nutritional values and are incredibly delicious when cooked correctly. With the simple preparation and cooking process, you can now try your hand at making this savory dish.