Goat offal: Nutrition from nose to tail

Goat offal, or organ meat, is one of the less-known packaged goat meat we offer, yet it is resurging in popularity due to the high nutrient value of these cuts of meat. Additionally, at our farm, we make it our mission to utilize the whole animal, which is referred to as nose-to-tail butchery. This includes the organ meat or as it’s sometimes called, offal. 

What is offal? 

While offal may not be as popular as the more traditional cuts, offal, or also called organ meat, includes the heart, kidneys, liver, and tongue. Offal is extremely nutrient dense and provide many essential vitamins and minerals such as zinc, potassium, and iron.

Through our USDA-inspected butcher we are able to offer the following goat organ meats: 

Goat Liver 

The liver regulates cholesterol levels, aids in digestion, and helps clear toxins from the body. It’s also one of the most nutrient-packed organs (and foods in general) and small amounts can be mixed in with ground meat to boost nutrition without altering taste. 

Goat Liver Benefits

Goat liver is high in vitamin A, choline, copper, iron and zinc, which are essential nutrients for eye and immune health. 

Goat liver nutrition

The nutrition of one serving of goat liver (100g/3 oz) includes 125.7 calories, 4.9 g fat, and 20.3 g protein. 

The top nutrients of goat liver are:

• Copper: 3.7 mg, 411.11% DV
• Selenium: 48.1 mg, 87.5% DV
• Niacin: 12.88 mg, 80.5% DV
• Vitamin B6: 0.65 mg, 38.2% DV
• Folates: 178 mcg, 44.5% DV
• Iron: 6.6 mg, 36.4% DV
• Riboflavin: 037. mg, 28.5% DV

Buy our grass-fed goat liver here.

Goat Heart

Both an organ and a muscle, the heart circulates blood throughout the body. When prepared properly it can be tender and delicious, and contains high amounts of CoQ10, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and niacin for nervous system function. Try it grilled! 

Goat heart nutrition

The nutrition of one serving of goat heart (100g/3 oz) includes 117.6 calories, 4.4 g fat, and 19.38 g protein. 

The top 5 nutrients for goat heart are:

• Copper: 0.34 mg, 37.8% DV
• Niacin: 5.9mg, 37.3% DV
• Thiamine: 0.36 mg, 30% DV
• Riboflavin: 0.33 mg, 25.4% DV
• Selenium: 15 mg, 13.2% DV

Buy our grass-fed goat heart here.

Goat Tongue

The tongue is a great source of niacin, riboflavin, and vitamin B12 which helps convert food into energy. Tongue needs to be slow cooked to make it tender but is fantastic shredded in tacos, thinly sliced for charcuterie or a sandwich, and many other preparations.

Goat tongue nutrition

The nutrition of one serving of goat tongue (100g/3 oz) includes 188.6 calories, 13.7 g fat, and 16.6 g protein. 

The top 5 nutrients of goat tongue are:

• Selenium: 22.8 mg, 41.4% DV
• Zinc: 2.4 mg, 22.2% DV
• Niacin: 3 mg, 19% DV
• Copper: 0.16 mg, 17.8% DV
• Riboflavin: 0.22 mg, 16.9% DV

Buy our grass-fed goat tongue here.

Goat Kidney

Kidneys filter blood, remove waste and help maintain balance in the circulatory system. It contains a very high amount of selenium, which is an important mineral for immune health and hormone production, among other things. They add a meaty texture and taste to a dish and can be grilled, sauteed, or stir-fried. 

Goat kidney nutrition

The nutrition of one serving of goat kidney (100g/3 oz) includes 89.4 calories, 2.9 g fat, and 15.6 g protein. 

The top 5 nutrients of goat kidneys are:

• Selenium: 142 mg, 158.2% DV
• Iron: 6.73 mg; 37.4% DV
• Niacin: 5.5 mg, 34.4% DV
• Thiamin: 0.34 mg, 28.3% DV
• Copper: 0.25 mg, 27.8% DV

Buy our grass-fed goat kidney here.

Goat Bones

The building block of the skeleton, bones contain marrow and collagen, which both boast large amounts of amino acid and protein that help support bone and skin health as well as fight inflammation. Bones can be used to make bone broth or create collagen powder to use as a thickener for soups and stews or even desserts. 

Goat bone recipes

• Goat bone broth recipe
• Goat wonton soup recipe

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