For those seeking a dish that transcends history while meeting modern dietary needs, look no further than the simmering pot of pork and lamb kidney hot pot. Known for its robust flavor and healthful profile, this dish has charmed food enthusiasts and catered to a spectrum of palates.
Pork and Lamb Kidney Hot Pot
Hot pots historically provided nourishment during the harsh winters, and food was often shared around the simmering pot, fostering a sense of community and togetherness. Today, this tradition continues, with hot pot meals often becoming a focal point for social gatherings.
To complement the succulent flavors of pork and lamb kidney in your hot pot, consider offering a pairing of a selection of mushrooms, such as shiitake, enoki, or oyster mushrooms, contributes an umami depth that matches well with the robust taste of the organ meats. Their unique textures—ranging from tender to chewy—add an intriguing variety to each bite. To cleanse the palate between bites, serve refreshing sides such as dill-garlic pickles, a creamy cucumber salad, or kimchi. These not only add a tangy contrast but aid in digestion as well.
Ingredients
Serves: 6 Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes
- 4 lamb kidneys, white core removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ lb pork tenderloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 onion, roughly chopped
- 1 can (14 oz.) tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
How to Make Pork and Lamb Kidney Hot Pot
Heat a skillet equipped with a lid over a medium heat and cook the onion in some cooking fat until soft, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the pork tenderloin cubes and continue cooking for about 8 minutes, until browned.
Now add the kidney pieces and cook for a further 5 minutes while stirring frequently.
Add the tomatoes and oregano, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes.
Adjust the seasoning if needed and serve.
More Lamb Recipes
If you love lamb as much as I do, then you'll want to add it to your meal plan regularly. Below are a few more family-favorite recipes to check out and bookmark for making soon.
- Lamb Stew Recipe
- Lemon and Thyme Lamb Cutlets Recipe
- Roasted Lamb Shanks Recipe
- Jerked Lamb Chops Recipe
- Lamb and Sweet Potato Cottage Pie
- Grilled Ginger Lamb Chops
📖 Recipe
Pork and Lamb Kidney Hot Pot
Ingredients
- 4 lamb kidneys white core removed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- ½ lb pork tenderloin cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 onion roughly chopped
- 1 can 14 oz. tomatoes
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Cooking fat
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet equipped with a lid over a medium heat and cook the onion in some cooking fat until soft, about 5 minutes.1 onion, Cooking fat
- Stir in the pork tenderloin cubes and continue cooking for about 8 minutes, until browned.½ lb pork tenderloin
- Now add the kidney pieces and cook for a further 5 minutes while stirring frequently.4 lamb kidneys
- Add the tomatoes and oregano, season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper and bring to a boil.1 can, ½ teaspoon dried oregano, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook for 10 minutes.
- Uncover and cook for another 5 minutes.
- Adjust the seasoning if needed and serve.
