Kidneys

When you buy kidneys they should have just a mild smell and no discoloured patches. They are sometimes sold with a layer of hard fat, called suet, around them that acts as a protective cushion while the animal is alive. It can be easily peeled off with your fingers. Either discard the fat or grate it to use in suet puddings, such as Special Steak and Kidney Pudding.

1. Use the tip of a knife to cut any fine membrane surrounding the kidney, being careful not to cut the flesh. Then peel off and discard the membrane.

   

2. Cut the kidney in half lengthwise through the core, then snip out the tubes and discard. Alternatively, keep the kidney whole and cut across in slices.