Beef heart is a lean and flavorful muscle organ that comes from the heart of cattle. It's characterized by its dense texture and robust beefy flavor. While it might sound unusual to some, beef heart is a nutritious and versatile protein source that's enjoyed in various cuisines around the world. When properly prepared, beef heart can be tender and delicious. However, it's important to note that beef heart is a muscle organ, so it can be tougher than other cuts of meat. Therefore, it's often recommended to tenderize beef heart before cooking by pounding it or marinating it in acidic ingredients.
Beef heart can be cooked in many ways, including grilling, braising, roasting, or slicing thinly for stir-fries. It's often sliced into steaks or cubes for grilling or skewering. Braising is another popular method, where the heart is cooked slowly in liquid until it becomes tender and flavorful.
100% Grass Fed
Local
Hartford, CT
Hardwick Beef takes pride in delivering the finest grass-fed beef, locally sourced from New York, Pennsylvania and Vermont. These animals are raised without antibiotics or added hormones. Catering to the increasing demand for safe and healthy food, along with a growing interest in traceability, Hardwick Beef ensures that each cow's journey is transparent from birth onward. This commitment provides consumers with the assurance that the beef they enjoy is of the utmost quality and safety standards.
We source whole animals from Hardwick Beef, meaning that we commit to every cut each animal yields. This reduces waste, and gives us more control over the size and shape of the cuts we offer. With each cow comes the traditional and more popular cuts such as steaks and ground, as well as cuts that may not be as familiar like kidney or liver. Every part of the animal serves a unique purpose, and sourcing whole enables us to recognize the value of an animal in its entirety.
With every shipment we receive from Hardwick Beef, we are notified of the exact farm the animal was raised on as well as the breed, further demonstrating Hardwick's commitment to transparency and quality.
All Hardwick beef is 100% grass-fed and finished. Grass-fed beef is better for the for the environment, as less energy is required to grow grass than to grow grain. It's also better for consumers, often with less fat and more good fats (omega-3s) and better for the cows.