Sunday Brunch: Deviled Kidneys on Toast Recipe

Updated March 26, 2019

Whenever I eat these kidneys, I imagine sitting in a dimly lit bar on the coast of Nova Scotia, with a pint of dark beer eating this dish and preparing myself for an early morning fishing trip. Whether or not that's my reality, these remarkably savory and soothing kidneys on toast are simple and satisfying.

Preparing kidneys is a simple process; just make sure to remove the gristle in the center of each kidney with a sharp knife. Lamb kidneys are what I prefer in this dish, but if necessary you could substitute beef kidney (but be warned, the flavor is more intense).

Recipe Details

Sunday Brunch: Deviled Kidneys on Toast Recipe

Active 20 mins

Total 20 mins

Serves 4 servings

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Ingredients

8 lamb kidneys
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper
Dash cayenne
1 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire
1 cup chicken stock
Kosher salt and cracked black pepper
8 slices bread, toasted
Finely chopped parsley (optional)

Directions

Remove gristle and internal membrane from each kidney with a sharp knife or kitchen shears. Combine flour, salt, pepper and cayenne on a plate and mix well. Coat each kidney in flour mixture, and shake well to remove excess.
Heat a large skillet over high heat and add butter. Once butter has melted add kidneys and cook until browned, about 2 minutes. Flip each kidney and brown on other side, about 2 minutes.
Add mustard, Worcestershire, and stock to pan, whisking to combine ingredients. Simmer kidneys until done, about 2 minutes. Remove kidneys to cutting board and let rest. Once stock has thickened, remove pan from heat and taste for seasoning, adding more salt and pepper if necessary. Slice each kidney into three pieces and place on toast. Serve drizzled with sauce and topped with chopped parsley.

Special equipment

large skillet

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
290	Calories
9g	Fat
32g	Carbs
20g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 4
Amount per serving
Calories	290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g	12%
Saturated Fat 4g	20%
Cholesterol 330mg	110%
Sodium 810mg	35%
Total Carbohydrate 32g	12%
Dietary Fiber 2g	6%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 20g
Vitamin C 7mg	36%
Calcium 73mg	6%
Iron 9mg	50%
Potassium 261mg	6%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.